NSC coordinator Kirby says it’s not uncommon for congressional leaders to visit Taiwan
China strongly opposes observation of House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on the 2nd and 3rd
The White House has announced that it will take necessary measures to ensure the safety of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is expected to continue her visit to Taiwan despite opposition from China.
Tensions between the two countries over the Taiwan Strait have been escalating as China has indirectly hinted at a military response if House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan.
“We want the House Speaker to be safe when traveling abroad, and we will make sure that it is,” John Kirby, White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator, told CNN’s New Day on Monday.
“It is not uncommon for parliamentary leaders to visit Taiwan,” he said.
“We must not be threatened by such investigations or potential actions,” he said.
When asked if he was prepared for the consequences of Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, Kirby said, “There is no change in our policies.” “he said.
According to the Washington Post, Chairman Pelosi, who is on a tour of Asia, is expected to arrive in Taiwan on the night of the 2nd or the morning of the 3rd.
China has been strongly opposed by the use of harsh expressions such as ‘serious consequences’ since mid-March when House Speaker Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan was raised.
Some even raised the possibility of military action, such as mobilizing fighters to block the landing.
Coordinator Kirby’s CNN remarks are interpreted to mean that he will take necessary measures to ensure the safety of House Speaker Pelosi in response to China’s actions.
Accordingly, there is growing concern that if House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan, it might lead to an extreme confrontation between the two sides.
In a phone call between the US and China held on the 28th of last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden, “If you play with fire, you will die in a fire.” have collided with
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