China: "Pelosi Must Bear Serious Consequences for Visiting Taiwan"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] As Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, is expected to visit Taiwan on the 2nd, the Chinese government has repeatedly warned that if the visit takes place, it will "take resolute and strong measures to safeguard sovereignty and security interests."

Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing on the 2nd, "China's position and attitude are clear." He added, "We have already conveyed China's principled stance to the U.S. several times and have raised serious negotiations multiple times," emphasizing, "We hope that U.S. officials clearly understand the importance, sensitivity, and risks once this issue arises."

Spokesperson Hua stated, "The U.S. side must abandon any attempt to use Taiwan as a card, align words with actions, strictly adhere to the One-China principle, and implement the three China-U.S. joint communiques," warning, "If the U.S. acts arbitrarily, it must bear all serious consequences resulting from it."

He also claimed, "The U.S. side continuously and deliberately provokes China on the Taiwan issue and pressures China's red lines and maginot lines." He continued, "The U.S.-Taiwan collusion and provocations come first, and China's legitimate self-defense comes later," emphasizing that if the U.S. acts arbitrarily, any countermeasures by China are justified and necessary.

He argued, "The U.S. Congress, as part of the U.S. government, must strictly comply with the foreign policy approved and promised by the U.S. government," and stated, "The Speaker of the House, the third highest official in the U.S. administration, visiting the Taiwan region aboard a U.S. military aircraft is by no means an informal act."

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