Pelosi, Speaker of the US House, "Departing for Indo-Pacific Tour Including Korea"...No Mention of Taiwan

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, embarked on a tour of the Indo-Pacific region, including Korea, on the 31st (local time).

Speaker Pelosi said on Twitter that day, "I am leading a congressional delegation today to reaffirm the United States' steadfast commitment to our allies and friends in the Indo-Pacific region."

She announced that the countries on the tour are four: Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, and Japan. The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Speaker Pelosi will visit Singapore on July 1 and 2.

Whether she will visit Taiwan, which has attracted international attention, was not mentioned.

At a regular press conference on the 29th before departure, when asked about a visit to Taiwan, she said, "I will never say for security reasons," refusing to confirm the schedule.

Earlier, news that she was planning a visit to Taiwan led to strong opposition from China, demanding a withdrawal.

In particular, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned harshly during a phone call with President Joe Biden on the 28th, saying, "If you play with fire, you will get burned," raising concerns that tensions would reach a peak if the visit is carried out.

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