China Raises Attack Level on Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: "If We Do, We Do"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] China’s warning level continues to rise regarding Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, planning a visit to Taiwan in August.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated the warning from the Ministry of National Defense spokesperson at a regular briefing on the 28th, stating, "The Chinese military will never stand idly by (Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan) and will take strong measures," adding, "The Chinese people will act if they decide to."

Spokesperson Zhao raised his voice against Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, who encouraged Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, saying, "Gingrich has shown a malicious attitude on the Taiwan issue, and such irresponsible remarks are not even worth mentioning," and "This once again proves that some U.S. politicians, driven by self-interest, fear the easing of China-U.S. tensions, the stability of the Taiwan Strait, and the world order."

Gingrich said to foreign media the day before, "She (Pelosi) must go (to Taiwan) unconditionally," adding, "If she backs down, it would be a huge blow to Taiwan and could send a very dangerous signal that she is trying to appease the Chinese communists."

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