China: "If US House Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan, There Will Be Serious Consequences"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated on the 1st that "there will be serious consequences" if Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, visits Taiwan.

At a regular briefing that day, Spokesperson Zhao stated, "China has recently expressed serious concerns and a stern stance to the United States several times, firmly opposing Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan."

Pelosi, who ranks third in the U.S. power hierarchy, is currently on a tour visiting Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and other countries starting from that day. Some speculate that Pelosi might make a surprise visit to Taiwan during this tour.

Referring to a recent phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Zhao said, "We believe the United States fully understands the strong and clear messages conveyed by China," emphasizing, "If Speaker Pelosi goes to Taiwan, it would be interference in China's internal affairs, seriously undermining China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and wantonly trampling on the One-China principle."

He also stated, "The Chinese People's Liberation Army will never stand idly by," adding, "China will definitely take resolute responses and strong measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity."

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