PoliticoPelosi to leave for Asia amid Chinese threats over Taiwan stop
Visit to the island still possible as U.S. military preparations get underway.
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In a banned tweet, a top state-media commentator reportedly said China could 'forcibly dispel Pelosi's plane' and shoot it down if it flies to Taiwan
Hu Xijin, a commentator with the Chinese-state-owned Global Times, appeared to threaten House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a tweet that has been blocked. 2d ago
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan," her office said in a press release https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/73122. The release said the visit would include those countries, but did not specify whether Pelosi, who is number 3 in the line of presidential succession, might make other stops.
- South China Morning Post
China's official media sends indirect warnings to Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit
The official mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party has repeated President Xi Jinping's warning against playing with fire over Taiwan, ahead of a possible visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The commentary in People's Daily did not mention her by name, while other official outlets refrained from direct attacks on her, but did report warnings by former president Donald Trump against visiting. Meanwhile, more fiery comments on social media - including calls for a direct milita
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- Fox News
Chinese state media personality suggests shooting down Pelosi's plane in Taiwan
Hu Xijin, the former Chief Editor of Chinese state tabloid Global Times, suggested China shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plane if she refuses to abandon plans to visit Taiwan.
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- USA TODAY
Fact check: Video of Chinese tanks was captured in Rizhao, not at Henan bank protests
Evidence shows a video featuring the deployment of Chinese tanks was captured in Rizhao, not at the bank protests in Henan.
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National ReviewChinese Propagandist Calls for Pelosi’s Plane to Be Shot Down If She Visits Taiwan
The Chinese foreign ministry said "those who play with fire will perish by it," in an apparent threat to the U.S. about their stance on Taiwan.
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PoliticoChina announces military exercise opposite Taiwan
The Ministry of Defense this week warned against a visit by Speaker Pelosi.
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USA TODAYWhy Taiwan is the biggest flashpoint in the increasingly fraught US-China relationship
While there’s no shortage of conflicts between the U.S. and China, an escalating confrontation over Taiwan is dialing up the tension.
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INSIDERNancy Pelosi's itinerary for her Asia tour does not mention a Taiwan stopover
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is traveling to Asia and could make a controversial visit to Taiwan. Experts warn it could trigger a military crisis.
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