Chinese military will ‘not sit idly by’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan: Foreign ministry Al Arabiya English


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China said on Monday that its military “not sit idly by” if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Advertisement The latest warning was issued during a Chinese foreign ministry regular briefing. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the US government,” a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would “lead to egregious political impact.” Pelosi was set to kick-off a tour of four Asian countries on Monday in Singapore amid intense...