Pentagon finds no evidence of Chinese military build-up ahead of Pelosis Taiwan visit


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Quick links: IMAGE: AP Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan, Pentagon claimed that there is "no evidence" of Chinese military aggression near the island. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Friday, US Defence Department spokesperson John Kirby said American intelligence has seen no sign of "untoward activities" as of now. "We have seen no physical, tangible indications of anything untoward with respect to Taiwan," Kirby said while Pelosi's office is yet to confirm the lawmaker's Asia trip. Kirby also flagged that "there is no need for" US officials to observe for further escalation. However,...