News

Tension across Taiwan due to the expected visit of Pelosi

Taiwan is getting ready for a show of force from China. It is because Nancy Pelosi, the US House Speaker, was expected to visit the island last Tuesday. Pelosi is the 3rd-highest ranking official in the United States government. Also, she is Beijing’s long-time critic.

It is a self-ruled island yet claimed by China. China was in communication with the United States about the visit. The forces hold live fire drills, and they prepare for any kind of eventuality.

The defense ministry of Taiwan had a complete grasp of activities near it. Naturally, it determined to defend itself against any kind of Chinese threats.

It reported that China could respond with military initiatives. It may include the firing of missiles near Taiwan or launching wide-scale naval or air activities.

Pelosi began her Asia tourism without mentioning Taiwan. So far, she has visited Malaysia and Singapore and will be stopping in Japan and South Korea. But it reported widely in Taiwanese that she would land in Taipei on Tuesday evening. She expected to hold meetings with the leaders of Taiwan on Wednesday.

This visit has become a headache for the White House. Joe Biden said that it is not the right time for Pelosi to visit Taiwan at present.

However, according to John Kirby, Pelosi holds the right to visit the island, and she can make her decisions. He added that the White House respects the independence of the US Congress.

Pelosi actually planned to visit Taiwan in April. But after she tested positive for Covid-19, the plan postponed. However, a few days ago, she said that it is important to show support for the island.

In 1997, Newt Gingrich, the Republican former speaker of the House, visited the island. Also, recently US lawmakers have visited the place. And nothing has changed since then. Pelosi is traveling on US military planes during her tour.

Credits: BBC

David Meyers

Recent Posts

Trump announces immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks after call with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin negotiations aimed…

18 hours ago

Mexican Navy Ship collision with NY’s Brooklyn Bridge leaves two dead and nineteen injured

A tragic accident unfolded on Saturday when the Mexican Navy’s training vessel Cuauhtémoc collided with…

3 days ago

Ex-FBI boss Comey under secret service investigation over controversial Instagram post allegedly targeting Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service after a…

5 days ago

Putin and Trump to most likely skip Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Hopes for a significant breakthrough in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine dimmed on…

6 days ago

Iran proposes regional nuclear-enrichment venture with US amid talks

Iranian officials have reportedly proposed the creation of a regional nuclear-enrichment consortium involving Arab countries…

7 days ago

Kashish Chaudhary becomes first Hindu Woman Assistant Commissioner in Balochistan

In a historic breakthrough for Balochistan and the broader Pakistani society, Kashish Chaudhary has become…

7 days ago