The United States, on Monday, expressed its deep concern about the joint military exercises conducted by the Chinese army in and around the Taiwan Strait.

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement, “The People’s Republic of China’s response with military provocations to a routine annual speech is unjustified and threatens to escalate.”

The spokesman called on “the People’s Republic of China to exercise restraint and avoid any further actions that might undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the broader region, which is essential for regional peace and prosperity and a matter of international concern.”

He added, "We continue to monitor the activities of the People's Republic of China and coordinate with allies and partners regarding our common concerns."

Miller concluded by saying, “The United States remains committed to the one-China policy that it has long adopted, guided by the Taiwan Relations Law, the three joint statements, and the six guarantees.”

Taiwan said that a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed south of the country on Sunday, while the Chinese military released a video saying it was “ready for battle,” amid fears in Taipei that Beijing might carry out a new round of military maneuvers.

Earlier, Monday, China reiterated, at the conclusion of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, that it would “never” give up the option of “using force” to control the island.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said in a statement, "We are ready to work for peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and with all our efforts, but we will never promise to abandon the use of force and we will never leave any space for those who struggle for Taiwan's independence." ", as he put it.

On Sunday, Taiwan said that a Chinese aircraft carrier group had sailed south of the country, while the Chinese army published a video in which it said it was “ready for battle.”

China considers democratically governed Taiwan part of its territory, and criticizes Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tei, describing him as a "separatist."

The Chinese army carries out regular operations around the island.

Lai said in a National Day speech last week that China does not have the right to represent Taiwan, but Taipei is ready to work with Beijing to address challenges such as climate change. His tone was characterized by both decisiveness and reconciliation, but this angered China.

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense said in a statement that a Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the carrier Liaoning entered the waters near the Bashi Channel, which connects the disputed South China Sea to the Pacific Ocean, and separates Taiwan from the Philippines. It was reported that the aircraft carrier group is expected to enter the western Pacific Ocean.

The ministry added that the Taiwan Armed Forces are closely monitoring developments and "exercise caution and appropriate response," without going into details.