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Pelosi confirmed details of her trip to Asia, but did not say if she'll visit Taiwan

The speaker of the House will stop in four Asian countries this week, but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan. Rumors she might visit the island democracy has fueled tension with China.

WEKU

Hayashi, Blinken affirm Taiwan policy

WASHINGTON -- Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday and confirmed that Tokyo and Washington had not changed their basic position on Taiwan, where China is increasing military pressure.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Nancy Pelosi’s itinerary for Asia visit released – and there’s no mention of Taiwan

President Joe Biden has said the House speaker’s potential Taiwan visit might not be a ‘good idea’

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Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia trip but does not mention Taiwan

Reports that House speaker could visit Taiwan have riled China; analysts say she may yet do so in unofficial capacity

The Guardian - UK

US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US 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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S House Speaker Pelosi to visit Asia, no mention of Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit four Asian countries from Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China.

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China air force, referring to Taiwan, says it can safeguard 'territorial integrity'

China will "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity", an air force spokesman was quoted by state media as saying on Sunday.

Reuters

David Pratt's Four Corners: The looming battle for Kherson

THE secretly distributed flyers and posters that have been appearing on the city’s walls warn of what’s to come.

The National (Scotland)

Possible Pelosi visit elicits shrugs in Taiwan, long the focal point of geopolitical standoff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — On the top of Iris Hsueh’s list of concerns living in Taipei are COVID-19 restrictions, electricity prices and, if she’s being honest, the latest news on Taiwanese pop stars. Nowhere on that list is the proposed visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the potential Chinese backlash.

Los Angeles Times

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Asia

China held live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepared to arrive in Asia.

Tribune News Service

China announces military exercises near Taiwan as Pelosi's visit looms

Pelosi's visit has stoked fears that Taiwan will become a military flashpoint in the near future.

Axios

China announces military exercises as Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan looms

China said it was conducting military exercises off its coast after warning U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to scrap possible plans to visit Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.

WEKU

Chinese nationalist commentator deletes Pelosi tweet after Twitter blocks account

Prominent Chinese commentator Hu Xijin said on Saturday he deleted a tweet warning of military retaliation should U.S. fighter jets escort House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on any visit to Taiwan, after Twitter blocked his account.

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Swiss set to match EU sanctions if China invades Taiwan - agency chief

The head of the Swiss agency that implements economic sanctions expects the neutral country to adopt any punitive measures the European Union launches against China if it invades Taiwan, she said in a newspaper interview.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Announces Military Exercise Off Coast Opposite Taiwan

China said it was conducting military exercises Saturday off its coast opposite Taiwan after warning Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the US House of Representatives to scrap possible plans to visit the island democracy, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. The ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation…

The Independent UK

China announces military exercise opposite Taiwan

China's government says it is conducting military exercises off its coast opposite Taiwan

The Independent UK

White House: No need for tensions if Pelosi visits Taiwan

The White House says there’s no reason for China and the U.S. “to come to blows” should House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan during an Asia trip she is expected to make soon'

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China accuses US of double standards over relations with Taiwan and Ukraine

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded.

Reuters

As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan

Reuters

No evidence of looming Chinese military action against Taiwan, U.S. official says

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday the U.S. has seen no evidence of looming Chinese military activity against Taiwan, when asked about a possible visit to the island by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Reuters

U.S., Japan to cooperate on semiconductors as part of new economic dialogue

The United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue on Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese lawmakers hold security talks with Tsai

TAIPEI -- A delegation of Japanese lawmakers including former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Thursday.

Axios

Chinese invasion of Taiwan may come sooner than expected

Experts fear the timeline may be accelerating.

Reuters

Russia supports Beijing's 'One China' policy - Lavrov

Russia supports Beijing's "One China" policy on the issue of Taiwan, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a press conference on Friday.

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