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The Chinese government on Wednesday declared zero tolerance for ‘separatist activities’ in Taiwan while also reaffirming that it would take the self-ruled island by force if necessary.

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, issued the warning following days of unprecedented military exercises surrounding the island that was provoked by a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Pelosi meanwhile reiterated her support for the trip, saying she was “extremely proud” of her group and that she thought China had exploited it as a ‘pretext” to begin military drills.

‘We will not allow China to isolate Taiwan,’ Pelosi …