The White House is criticizing China’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The National Security Council’s John Kirby says U-S officials are concerned that Beijing could use a Pelosi visit to Taiwan as an excuse to take provocative retaliatory steps, including military action. Kirby emphasized that there is no […]
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White House criticizes China’s rhetoric over possible Pelosi Taiwan visit
The White House is criticizing China’s rhetoric over an expected visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The National Security Council’s John Kirby says U-S officials are concerned that Beijing could use a Pelosi visit to Taiwan as an excuse to take provocative retaliatory steps, including military action.
Kirby emphasized that there is no U-S policy change toward China and that President Biden is not interested in escalation or conflict.