The White House declared Tuesday evening that it will not back Taiwanese independence, but US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit is consistent with the US policy on one China.
During a news conference, a White House official stated that Pelosi’s visit did not warrant a forceful Chinese reaction, and that “we will not engage in military parades as China does.”
The White House’s strategic communications coordinator, John Kirby, affirmed that Washington will closely watch the situation in Asia during House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s travel to Taiwan, and that every effort will be made to secure her safety.
At the same time, I tell you that we see no reason for our visit to cause tension. Our policy toward Taiwan has not changed. We will continue to keep an eye on developments.
We will also do all in our ability to ensure that Pelosi’s visit is calm and safe, he said.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the United States has become the world’s greatest menace to peace, emphasising that China would never yield to such American activities in Taiwan.
China considers self-governed Taiwan to be part of its territory, and a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated earlier this week that any visit by Pelosi to Taiwan would be a flagrant intervention in Chinas internal affairs, and that the Peoples Liberation Army of China would never stand by.
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The White House has frequently said that it does not favour Taiwanese independence.
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