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Kirby: US sees no evidence of impending Chinese military action against Taiwan
Kirby: US sees no evidence of impending Chinese military action against Taiwan
China has recently increased its military presence in the Taiwan region due to Washington’s efforts to provide aid to the island. The government of Taiwan… 29.07.2022, Sputnik International
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Asked about a possible trip to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said the administration had seen no indication of impending Chinese military operations against Taiwan. visit to the island nation, which China regards as an integral part. The trip to Taiwan has not been confirmed by Pelosi. Meanwhile, in a Thursday phone call between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, tensions around Taiwan dominated the conversation. Xi warned against “playing with fire” with Taiwan, especially in light of the alleged visit. Pelosi, who is the third-highest ranking official in the United States after Vice President Kamala Harris and Biden, hinted Friday that she would visit Asia; However, she made no mention of a trip to Taiwan. Referring to China’s belligerent rhetoric over Pelosi’s trip, Kirby told reporters that “there’s no need for that.” Regarding reports of Pelosi traveling to Taiwan, the White House declined to comment. Pelosi herself reportedly declined to comment on her potential visit to Taiwan at a press conference on Friday, due to security concerns. China’s Foreign Ministry said if Pelosi travels to the island nation, Beijing will undoubtedly take strong measures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States will bear full responsibility for any negative effects. that may arise as a result of the visit.
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China has recently increased its military presence in the Taiwan region due to Washington’s efforts to provide aid to the island. Taiwan’s government says only the island’s 23 million people can decide its future and that, despite its desire for peace, it will defend itself if attacked.
Asked about a potential trip to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said the administration had seen no indication of impending Chinese military operations against Taiwan.
“We saw no tangible physical indication of anything. [from China] compared to Taiwan,” Kirby told reporters on Friday.
The statement comes amid Pelosi’s planned visit to the island nation, which China considers an integral part. The trip to Taiwan has not been confirmed by Pelosi.
Meanwhile, in a Thursday phone call between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, tensions around Taiwan dominated the conversation. Xi warned against “playing with fire” with Taiwan, especially in light of the alleged visit.
Pelosi, who is the third-highest ranking official in the United States after Vice President Kamala Harris and Biden, hinted Friday that she would visit Asia; however, she made no mention of a trip to Taiwan.
‘Katy, bar the door’: Why Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan carries a risk of military escalation
Weighing in on China’s belligerent rhetoric regarding Pelosi’s trip, Kirby told reporters that “there’s no need for that.”
Regarding reports of Pelosi traveling to Taiwan, the White House declined to comment.
“Where she’s going and what she’s going to do is up to the speaker,” Kirby said.
Pelosi herself reportedly declined to comment on her potential visit to Taiwan at a press conference on Friday, due to security concerns.
“I never talk about my travels because of some, you know, it’s a security issue for every member of Congress,” she said.
VIDEO: Pelosi refuses to confirm possible Taiwan stop, calling Asia tour schedule a ‘security issue’
China’s Foreign Ministry said if Pelosi travels to the island nation, Beijing will undoubtedly take strong measures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States will bear full responsibility for any negative effects. that may arise as a result of the visit.
