Keep an eye on ‘Biden-Xi’ for discussions on July 28 amid news that the U.S. House of Representatives will visit Taiwan.
US President Joe Biden It is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 28, US time. It is the first meeting of the two leaders in four months, and is expected to be discussed on a wide range of issues. From bilateral issues to international issues
However, the trend of visiting Taiwan of Mrs. Nancy Pelosi, President of the United States Congress It is a matter that may affect discussion or be brought up to discuss. China has warned that it will retaliate strongly if Pelosi visits Taiwan. which China is considered part of the Chinese territory
On July 27, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijiang declined to comment on the two presidents’ telephone discussions. But he reiterated China’s warning regarding Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Mr Zhao said If the United States insists on moving in its own direction and challenge the limits of China I can believe that there will be a serious response. and all consequences are a burden for the United States to be held liable.
However, so far the Office of the President of the United States Congress has not made it clear. When will Pelosi visit Taiwan? But the timing of the visit was especially important. Amid rising tensions between the US and China both on trade issues, human rights, and Taiwan.
Although the United States has continued to send ministers and former high-level officials to Taiwan in recent times But the status of Mrs. Pelosi, which is considered the second most important following the president. This caused China to react differently to the possibility of her visit to Taiwan.
Last week, Biden told reporters that The US military believes that it is not a good idea for the President of the US Congress to visit Taiwan right now. The Financial Times previously reported that Ms Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan in August. This was a planned visit in April. But it was postponed following she tested positive for COVID-19.
China did not provide details on how to take countermeasures. But experts say China might increase its attacks in its waters and airspace near Taiwan. or even crossing the center line that divides the Taiwan Strait in two. While some speculate that China may try to prevent the Pelosi’s plane from landing. This might be what triggered a major crisis. Although such a thing is unlikely to happen.
US officials have told the AP that if Pelosi actually visited Taiwan The US Army will increase the movement of troops in the Indo-Pacific region. But they declined to provide details on the upcoming action.
