The United States is certain that China will react to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. As long as the Chair of the House of Representatives is on the island, Beijing is likely to hold back, according to estimates from Washington.
The United States expects retaliatory measures from China over the visit of US leader Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, but only after her departure. Only then will China increase its military presence in the region, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby predicted on Tuesday. Chinese maneuvers with live ammunition are conceivable. In addition, the USA adjusted to economic pressure from the Chinese. The US would closely monitor Pelosi's voyage and ensure her safety.
Meanwhile, China's Xinhua News Agency reported that Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng summoned US Ambassador Nicholas Burns as a matter of urgency. Xie Feng protested against Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Pelosi arrived in Taipei on Tuesday evening (local time) as part of her trip to Asia. China, which has been protesting Pelosi's trip to Taiwan for weeks, immediately condemned the visit. China regards Taiwan as part of the People's Republic. Taiwan, on the other hand, has repeatedly declared that it is an independent country. However, the island is only recognized by a few countries. Taiwan's status is one of the main points of contention between the world's two largest economies.
