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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's flight has landed in Taiwan amid warnings by China that the US will have to "pay the price" for it. "Our delegation's visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant Democracy," she said in a series of tweets minutes after her arrival. Responding to Pelosi's visit, China said it's army is on high alert and will launch "targeted military operations". China claims Taiwan to be its territory and had warned US repeatedly against the Taiwan trip.
Here are the Highlights on Nancy Pelosi Taiwan Visit:
Markets Drop Over China-US Tensions As Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan
Stock markets fell today as investors dumped risky equities on spiking China-US tensions over a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Traders were already skittish after a string of data showed economies beginning to take a hit from surging inflation and central bank interest rate hikes aimed at taming prices. Any meeting between Pelosi and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is sure to anger Beijing, which views the island as its territory and has said the White House was playing "with fire".
Stock markets fell today as investors dumped risky equities on spiking China-US tensions over a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Traders were already skittish after a string of data showed economies beginning to take a hit from surging inflation and central bank interest rate hikes aimed at taming prices. Any meeting between Pelosi and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is sure to anger Beijing, which views the island as its territory and has said the White House was playing "with fire".
Taiwan Says Reports Of China's Su-35 Jets Crossing Taiwan Strait Are False
Taiwan's defense ministry said late on Tuesday that Chinese state media reports about China's Su-35 fighter jets crossing the sensitive Taiwan Strait separating the island from China were false. The ministry said in a statement it had a full grasp of activities near Taiwan and would appropriately dispatch forces in reaction to "enemy threats." (Reuters)
US Must Remember Vow To Support Taiwan: Nancy Pelosi Writes In Washington Post
The US must remember its vow "to support the defense of Taiwan" as its democracy remains "under threat" from China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a Washington Post opinion piece published today, moments after she arrived in Taiwan on a visit that risks bringing relations between Washington and Beijing to a new low.
The US must remember its vow "to support the defense of Taiwan" as its democracy remains "under threat" from China, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a Washington Post opinion piece published today, moments after she arrived in Taiwan on a visit that risks bringing relations between Washington and Beijing to a new low.
Chinese Army On "High Alert", Says Will Launch "Targeted Military Actions"
China has vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, as tensions flare between Washington and Beijing. "The Chinese People's Liberation Army is on high alert and will launch a series of targeted military operations to counter this, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely thwart external interference and 'Taiwan independence' separatist attempts," defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said in a statement condemning the visit.
China has vowed to launch "targeted military actions" in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, as tensions flare between Washington and Beijing. "The Chinese People's Liberation Army is on high alert and will launch a series of targeted military operations to counter this, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely thwart external interference and 'Taiwan independence' separatist attempts," defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said in a statement condemning the visit.
Nancy Pelosi On Why She's Leading A Delegation To Taiwan
By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy: reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan - and all democracies - must be respected.
- Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022
Read my opinion piece in the @washingtonpost on why I'm leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan.https://t.co/tLhIzvfkTH
China Slams "Extremely Dangerous" US Actions In Taiwan As Pelosi Visits
China has slammed the US' actions in Taiwan as "extremely dangerous", after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on the island for a visit that has inflamed tensions between the superpowers. "The United States...constantly distorts, obscures and hollows out the 'One China' principle," Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement after Pelosi's plane touched down in Taiwan. "These moves, like playing with fire, are extremely dangerous. Those who play with fire will perish by it."
"Our Visit Honours US' Commitment To Supporting Taiwan Democracy": Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi's tweets read:
Nancy Pelosi's tweets read:
"Our delegation's visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant Democracy.
Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner and promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region.
America's solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.
Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan - and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, U.S.-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances.
The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo."
The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo."
China Says It Established Foreign Diplomatic Ties Based On "One-China" Principle
It is on the basis of the one-China principle that China has established diplomatic ties with the US and 180 other countries. This is a solemn commitment the US has made on the one-China principle to China in the three Sino-US Joint Communiqués.
- Hua Chunying 华春莹 (@SpokespersonCHN) August 2, 2022
US Plane Believed To Be Carrying Nancy Pelosi Lands In Taiwan
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan, showed live images.
Chinese Fighter Jets Crossing Taiwan Strait: Report
Chinese fighter jets have crossed the Taiwan Strait, Beijing's state media reported Tuesday night, as tensions flare over an expected visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "China's Su-35 fighter jets are crossing the Taiwan Straits," state TV CGTN reported, without adding further details. (AFP)
US Plane Believed To Be Carrying Nancy Pelosi Descending In Taiwan: Flightradar
SPAR19 now descending from 35,000 feet cruising altitude. pic.twitter.com/SMuJUDP3qN
- Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) August 2, 2022
US Plane Believed To Be Carrying Nancy Pelosi Enters Taiwan Airspace: Flightradar
SPAR19 now in Taiwan airspace. pic.twitter.com/WvTvIYDGlg
- Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) August 2, 2022
China Closes Airspace Above Taiwan Strait To All Civilian Aircraft: Report
China has closed the airspace above the Taiwan Strait to all civilian aircraft ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan, local media reports.
Chinese Warplanes Take To Skies Ahead Of Nancy Pelosi's Arrival In Taiwan
Chinese warplanes buzzed the line dividing the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday shortly before the expected arrival in Taipei of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a visit that has pushed friction between Washington and Beijing to a new level. The Chinese leadership has repeatedly warned against Pelosi, a long-time critic of Beijing, making a trip to self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Chinese warplanes buzzed the line dividing the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday shortly before the expected arrival in Taipei of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a visit that has pushed friction between Washington and Beijing to a new level. The Chinese leadership has repeatedly warned against Pelosi, a long-time critic of Beijing, making a trip to self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Crowds Cheer "Welcome Pelosi" At Taipei Airport Ahead Of US House Speaker's Arrival
Crowds are cheering "Welcome Pelosi" at the Taipei airport as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan shortly.
Crowds are cheering "Welcome Pelosi" at the Taipei airport as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan shortly.
China Says US Politicians Who "Play With Fire" On Taiwan Will Pay
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that those US politicians who "play with fire" on the Taiwan issue will "come to no good end", according to a ministry statement. He did not specify any US politician. China has expressed opposition to a potential visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
World's Most-Tracked Plane Is US Jet That May Be Carrying Nancy Pelosi To Taiwan
The most-tracked aircraft in the world right now is a US Air Force jet that took off from Kuala Lumpur, as internet users seek to track US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a trip to Taiwan.
The most-tracked aircraft in the world right now is a US Air Force jet that took off from Kuala Lumpur, as internet users seek to track US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a trip to Taiwan.
US Will "Pay The Price" If Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan, China Warns
China warned Tuesday that the United States will "pay the price" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, as tensions between Beijing and Washington soar.
China warned Tuesday that the United States will "pay the price" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, as tensions between Beijing and Washington soar.
