“It is consistent with the ‘one China’ policy… The US will not be afraid of threats”
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The White House said on the 2nd (local time) that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan did not infringe on China’s sovereignty and that the United States would not be intimidated by any threat.
White House National Security Council (NSC) Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby told reporters on the same day that the visit did not infringe on China’s sovereignty. % match,” the media reported.
He added that, as if conscious of the strong backlash and criticism from the Chinese authorities, “the United States will not be intimidated by the threat of a belligerent rhetoric.”
“There is no reason for this visit to be a provocative event leading to a crisis or armed conflict,” he added.
“Chairman Pelosi has the same opportunity as recent legislators in Taiwan, regardless of party affiliation,” Kirby said on CNN’s appearance. “This is important.”
“As President Biden reaffirmed in his phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States supports the ‘one China’ principle and does not support Taiwan’s independence,” he said. will,” he emphasized.
Regarding reports that Chinese fighter jets have crossed the Taiwan Strait midline, which has been considered the de facto border between China and Taiwan, he said, “I can’t confirm it,” he said.
This is part of our projected scenario.”
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