The Kremlin said the two leaders had agreed to ramp up economic cooperation in the face of "unlawful" Western sanctions.

"China claims to be neutral, but its behavior makes clear that it is still investing in close ties to Russia," a US State Department spokesperson said.

Most of Taiwan's main warships are U.S. made or designed

Last week, Ottawa accused the Chinese air force of unprofessional and risky behavior during the incidents.

China's stance has heightened tensions with the United States and its allies, which insist on freedom of navigation in the area.

"To the people of China and to those who continue to stand against injustice and seek freedom, we will not forget June 4."

The satellite system may pose a threat to Beijing, Chinese researchers cited by UK media say

The US government has realised that it needs to strengthen the economic and political links with Taiwan to ensure the stability and safety of the supply chain

Last year, Taiwan recorded 969 incursions by Chinese warplanes into its ADIZ, according to an AFP database -- more than double the roughly 380 carried out in 2020.

"China and the U.S. both stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation," embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said.

Beijing calls on Washington to abide by 3 communiques, One-China policy on self-ruled island

China's foreign ministry announced that Bachelet will visit the country from May 23 to 28, in what will be the first U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights trip there since 2005.