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China’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Tuesday after media reports that Pelosi (D-Calif.) was planning to visit the democratic island that is claimed by Beijing, as part of a broader tour of Asia in August. China says it will take ‘forceful measures’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan Pelosi’s office told The Washington Post on Thursday that it stood by comments earlier this week: “We do not confirm or deny international travel in advance due to long-standing security protocols.” The Financial Times first reported news of Pelosi’s trip, stating that she would visit Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Pelosi had planned to lead...
