China's Latest Warning Amid Buzz That US House Speaker May Visit Taiwan
China's Latest Warning Amid Buzz That US House Speaker May Visit Taiwan
China said on Monday that its military will "not sit idly by" if US House
China said on Monday that its military will "not sit idly by" if US House
of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.
of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.
The latest warning was issued during a Chinese foreign ministry regular briefing.
The latest warning was issued during a Chinese foreign ministry regular briefing.
Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as thw
Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as thw
"No. 3 official of the US government", a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own,
"No. 3 official of the US government", a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own,
would "lead to egregious political impact".
would "lead to egregious political impact".
Pelosi was set to kick-off a tour of four Asian countries on Monday in Singapore
Pelosi was set to kick-off a tour of four Asian countries on Monday in Singapore