![]() ![]() ![]() Taiwan’s government will not comment on a Pelosi visit as it balances its wish to maintain the safety of the status quo while also growing its relations with the US. The US does not have official ties with Taiwan but maintains friendly relations and is legally obliged to provide weapons for self-defence. Shen said at a military airshow that the air force has many types of fighter jets capable of circling “the precious island of our motherland”, referring to Taiwan. On Sunday, Chinese air force spokesman Shen Jinke was quoted by state media as saying that Beijing would “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity”. “Those who play with fire will perish by it,” Xi said. In a phone call lasting more than two hours, China’s president, Xi Jinping, warned Joe Biden over what he considers China’s “territorial integrity”. Some analysts have said it is one of the most dangerous moments in cross-strait relations in decades.Ĭhina considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province destined for reunification, and strongly objects to all acts that appear to support Taiwan as an independent sovereign state. Recent reports suggesting Pelosi intended to visit in August have angered Beijing and prompted threats of military countermeasures. Pelosi was supposed to visit Taiwan in April but the trip was postponed after she contracted Covid-19. On Monday, Taiwan’s premier Su Tseng-chang did not directly respond when asked, but told reporters in Taipei: “We always warmly welcome visits to our country by distinguished foreign guests.” There has been some local speculation Pelosi would visit Taiwan at the end of her tour on Thursday. The event, which costs up to SG$130 (GBP77) to attend, is not open to the media and will not be livestreamed. The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore was scheduled to host a reception with her on Monday afternoon, its website said. She is in the city-state for a two-day visit, according to broadcaster CNA, citing the country’s foreign ministry. Pelosi arrived in Singapore late on Sunday night, according to flight tracking data. ![]()
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