Nancy Pelosi Releases Statement on Taiwan Visit; Chinese Officials Fire Back
Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi, clapped back and said that Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is a "serious political provocation."
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first U.S. House leader to visit Taiwan since 1997, and Members of the Congressional Delegation issued this statement upon their arrival in Taiwan.
“Our Congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
“Our visit is part of our broader trip to the Indo-Pacific — including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan — focused on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance. Our discussions with Taiwan leadership will focus on reaffirming our support for our partner and on promoting our shared interests, including advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.
“Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan – and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, U.S.-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances. The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi, clapped back and said that Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is a "serious political provocation." And that China will take "necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty." Officials from the Chinese government have come out saying that China is going to conduct military drills and live-fire exercises encircling Taiwan from August 4-7, after Pelosi leaves for U.S.