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grain is on its way to lebanon. welcome to the program. pelosi hasto taiwan to delivert of solidarity. she said her country would do whatever it takes to boost the islands ability to defend itself. she met with the islands president. china responded by executing drills around taiwan. it sent fighter jets to the dividing line on the taiwan strait. our chief international editor

has been speaking about china's reaction. >> thank you ray much for speaking with us. china has announced large military maneuvers around taiwan in response to nancy pelosi's visit. can you explain why china is so angry about this visit? >> before answer your question, i want to point out what nancy pelosi has done with her visit to taiwan. she has violated her own principal. she has violated the communiqués between china and the united states. this undermined the political basis of our relations and undermined chinese territorial integrity and sovereignty.

by doing so, she also endangered peace and security in the taiwan strait and the whole region. her trip has sent a wrong signal to the independence forces. you can understand the measures we apply to defend our sovereignty but also to dissuade the americans in the wrong course. of course, nancy pelosi denies that she has violated those agreements. there is also a precedent in 1997, newt gingrich was in taiwan. there was not such a big

reaction from beijing accent. china reacted in a much more relaxed way. why this big aggressive action now? >> you should first address that question to ms. pelosi about what consequences her trip had. the president is not an argument, it's not a reason -- precedent is not a reason to repeat a mistake. we have observed the growing independence movement. we have also observed increasing support from the americans. you can understand why we reacted so strongly to this visit. >> why react militarily? why not just stay the diplomatic course? >> we have prepared militarily precisely against the increasing independence effort.

these are routine maneuvers that take place within our territorial waters. i also want to emphasize that in addition to these routine maneuvers, we will take economic and political measures. you will see. >> beijing could permanently diffuse the situation by promising that china will never achieve unification with taiwan by force. why doesn't china make such a promise? that would permanently calm the situation. >> we have said from the very beginning that we would put all of our efforts toward a peaceful reunification. the growing activity of the independence movement has made this impossible.

we have to be prepared. we have to respond to this. as i said, reunification is the common desire and the common hope of the whole chinese nation. the military actions, the maneuvers were only directed against the independence activists. against that movement. not against the chinese people on the island of taiwan. >> if i understand you correctly, you move that it would be perfectly ok if china at some point tries to take taiwan by force. >> we have said especially in

the face of increasing activity by the independence movement which is very real also looking at nancy pelosi's visit, we cannot allow that to happen. but we have never ruled out the last option. we have not even up our wish, -- we have not given up our wish to seek reunification by peaceful means. >> thank you. >> an analyst for china studies in berlin, i asked her why china's leadership found the timing of this visit particularly unsettling. >> this year is parcularly sensitive for xi jinping because he is seeking a third term as

the leader and chief of the chinese communist party. the last thing he wants is to appear weak or undermined not least by the united states. it is beyond just this year going ahead to 2049, he has mad unification th taiwan historic mission and part of the greater goal of the chinese nion. for him, nancy pelosi's visit requires a strong chinese response. if not, he will be seen as weak. >> these belligerent announcements, that has been for domestic consumption? >> yes to a certain extent. there are two ways to look at it. first, it is to drive up nationalism and militaristic fervor. the first of august which was the anniversary of the people's liberation army also played a

huge factor. the mood is still high when it comes to nationalism and anything related to that particularly with taiwan which most chinese consider part of chinese territory. it is definitely a sign of majority within china would be against the idea of a military invasion or full-blown war over taiwan. >> as ever, it is complicated. we had a relationship between the united states and china that was already from. -- it was already fraught. has that been moved one way or has it been made worse? >> not really with -- i am not chinese relations expert but i can say relations between china and taiwan have already hit historic low.

her trip to taiwan does little to improve or repair relations. that said, it sets the stage for her bilateral relations between china and taiwan are going to proceed. we will see more militarization, and increase in intensity and frequency of coercion. the question is can it get any worse? for now, what we have seen is china is careful not to overstep its show of anger. that will have to bear some if not most of the consequences if conflict does happen. >> taiwan's independence movement teams to be quite a concern for china. is it really strong? what are they doing? i think what we have seen in this visit is within taiwan's leadership, they have been careful to play down the visit. if you have followed what one

said in her speech with nancy pelosi, the independee was not really put across openly because they know at would be a clear indication for china to take action. instead, the visit and what taiwan have said and what the taiwanese have gone around with the notion of protecting sovereignty, it is on this values-based idea of freedom, democracy, human rights. those are the key values or beliefs that taiwan is fighting for. the idea of protecting democracy and sovereignty. >> that is very clear. thank you for joining us. a quick look at headlines from around the world. an army says it has accidentally killed civilians during a

counterterrorism operation. residents of the village near the border with togo say 30 people were killed in an airstrike on monday. it has been fighting jihadist insurgency that is spilled in -- spilled over into togo. three soldiers have been killed after clashes with armenian armed groups. azerbaijan says the groups are illegal. armenia has killed -- called for an end to what it calls aggression. the u.s. secretary-general -- the u.n. secretary general has ordered up fact-finding mission to ukraine. at least 11 people have been injured in a fire at a warehouse outside of moscow.

it belongs to moscow's largest online retailer. huge plumes of smoke could be seen as they tried to extinguish the blaze. the first ship to export grain from a ukrainian port since the russian invasion has been cleared to continue on its way after passing instant -- inspections in turkey. it is being hailed as an important step toward battling global hunger. volodymyr zelenskyy has warned that many such shipments are needed. >> it is a sight for sore eyes for many around the globe. a cargo ship loaded with tons of corn bound for the middle east. as it left the black sea, it had to stop in his temple. -- istanbul. there it met with a team of inspectors.

russ has been blocking ukraine's port since it invaded in february. russia insisted on the inspections to make sure outbound ships are only carrying grain or fertilizer and that inbound ships are not carrying any weapo. this ship is the first to leave under the deal. it left odessa on monday and after inspection in istanbul will continue to lebanon. ankara has hailed the safe passage is a huge success. ukraine's president is skeptical. >> thanks to the u.n. in partnership with turkey, we have had the first ship leave with grain but it is still not much. we hope that it will continue.

in total, the consequences of this war are terrible. not only for ukraine, but for the whole world. zelenskyy says many more ships will be needed. turkey says as many as three ships will be able to go through the inspections daily. x though shipments are likely to be on the agenda when the turkish president meets his russian counterpart later this week. >> you have to reize these countries have mutually conflicting interests. this grain deal is seen as a top item on t agenda for president erdogan. he is it on the line as a vindicatio. this is their second meeting within the mon. erdogan says the meetings are

vital along with turkey's balanced approach not enforcing western sanctions. ukrainian engineers are once again in control of the chernobyl powerplant after russian forces took it over in the early phase of the war. with moscow's unrelenting military strikes, the threat of a leak or explosion remains. our correspondent went to meet residents in the surrounding areas. >> a bottle of iodine. this will be her first protective response in case of radioactive leak. >> i want to take care of my child and give her 10 drops of this. but i don't know how useful it is. >> she wasn't born when the

chernobyl disaster happened in 1986. the family trauma 60. -- sits deep. >> can you imagine you lock up your home and leave? you locyour youth and leave it? my father left everything. this is still ry painful for him. >> her father helped with the chernobyl cleanup. pretty much everyone in her family has had cancer even though they now live here a town built for chernobyl survivors. since the war began, nearly half the population have left. people arrayed about vladimir putin turning the war nuclear. all that would be needed is a conventional strike on the nuclear plant. >> can expect anything from him. i am afraid.

>> chernobyl with the still dangerous remains of the nuclear power plant is just 50 kilometers away. this town was once the home to chernobyl workers. it's abandoned since 1986 and lost forever. the passing decades saw radiation decrease in parts of the exclusion zone. we are told that recently radiation levels rose after russian forces occupied chernobyl for a while in the early stages of the war. troops moved artillery through radioactive areas kicking up contaminated dust. we won't stay here for long. they are we in -- renovating the bunker. the mayor says 500 people could find shelter here from a rocket attack not a nuclear disaster which she does not discuss.

>> we should not create panic. there would be no escape from that. we should not waste our emotions on. >> natalia disagrees. she would like more information from the government how she can best protect her daughter when she should flee. >> it is emotionally exhausting. when the time comes and we need to talk about it, it would be o late >> the longer the war continues, the more dangerous it feels here. the last reassurance the little bottle of iodine provides. >> a south american green energy success story. 10 years ago, it used to be dependent on fossil fuel imports for power. now, the country is generating 97% of its energy from renewables. farmers are reaping the rewards.

>> he is a cattle breeder. she put up 32 wind turbines on her ranch. they net her a income of 100 $60,000. >> with the income from the wind turbines, we buy new cattle seed or sheep. it helps us along. >> dozens of wind parks like this help uruguay reach much of its energy needs from renewable resources. the university is a strategic partner and completely focused on renewables. >> because of this transition, we don't have to import oil from abroad. we are exporting large amounts of renewable energy. >> cpanies that use solar modules get tax breaks. the system works best when it is windy or the sun is shining.

then they don't even use hydroelectricity from dams. that is only used when absently necessary. the cost of the boom and renewables is borne by private customers. some spend up to 15% of their monthly income on electricity. we use as little electricity as possible because it is extremely extensive. for the average family in uruguay, the countries energy transition doesn't feel like a success story. >> take a look at more headlines. olaf scholz has accused russia of delaying the delivery of a turbine needed to sustain asked supplies to europe. he declared there were no problems with the turbine but russia has said the absence of equipment is the reason why reduced gas flows through the pipeline to germany. a volcano near iceland's

international airport has started to erupt again after lying dormant for nearly a year. they erupt in -- the eruption in the valley drew thousands of tourists in 2021. the country has enacted emergency plans barring flyovers. kansas has voted in favor of protecting abortion rights. referendums are estate -- a first test after roe v. wade was overturned earlier this year. projections suggest more than 60 people voted to maintain constitutional right to abortion. president joe biden signed an executor border to make it easier for women to seek abortions by traveling between u.s. states. it calls on health care providers comply with federal nondiscrimination laws.

japan, an unwanted pregnancy can lead to a life of social exclusion. one island has decided to do something about it. hospital is now the only place in the country where mothers can safely leave their babies to give them a shot and a better life. >> this student was just a toddler when his mother placed him in the hatch at the hospital in southern japan. he still keeps the things he was wearing on that day. for 15 years, the clinic has been the only place in japan where a child can be anonymously and safely abandoned by desperate family members. >> the day i his left there was

the day a new chapter in my life began. i think it was good that i was given to the baby hatch. because i was given, i met her current parents and now i can live like this. i'm grateful for it. iowa and to the baby hatch. -- i/o what i am to the hutch. he sees it as a way to prevent child abuse and deaths in japan. police reported 27 child abandonment in 2020. the he doctor says children abandoned at the hospital include those who are the result of prostitution, rape, and in st. the mothers have nowhere else to turn. their women who were ashamed at getting pregnant. for them, a place like this counts a lot.

the catholic run hospital opened its facility in 2011. 161 babies and toddlers have been dropped at the hospital. some people have criticized it for undermining the right of children to another origins. others say it encourages the abandonment of children. for him seen here with his adoptive parents, it was a lifesaver. >> i may still be missing a few pieces to understand who i am. my life before it was important, but my life after it is far more important. year later he learned more about his origins including that his biological mother was killed in a car accident five months after his birth. he keeps a framed picture of her. now he wants to give something

back. every month, he provides free meals to underprivileged children at a local church. he wants to work with children in the future and perhaps become a foster parent also. >> in sport, football clubs in the premier league say they will limit taking the neat -- taking the knee. fans will see the gesture this weekend at the first games of the new season and on other special event days. it first became prominent in sport in connection with the u.s. black lives matter movement. four south american countries have launched the bid to host the world cup in 2030. presented their bid today.

it was the venue of the first world cup final in -- and where they want the final to be played hundred years later. it is the first time south american countries have made a joint it. -- bid. this is dw news. in a few moments, i will have a review of today's big stories in the day. looking at the decision in kansas and you will find more information at news around-the-clock on our website dw.com. i will see you in a moment.

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pelosi taiwan.oar as nancy taipei scrambling jets as chinese planes enter its zone. a ship carrying vital ukrainian grain makes progress towards lebanon after successful inspection in turkey. and joe biden signs an executive order to make it easier for women to cross state lines for an abortion. this in