China has begun firing artillery as it launches military exercises around Taiwan, after tensions flared over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.

World Leaders have urged Beijing to halt provocations around Taiwan, including Japan's defence minister, who said exercises were a 'serious threat' to the country's national security.

It comes after five missiles strayed into Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.

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