Posted on 04/09/2022 1:35:48 PM PDT by RomanSoldier19
Chinese state newspaper warned of a potential "destructive strike" against Taiwan if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island nation, arguing that "warplanes" should be used as a threat.
Some Japanese and Taiwanese media reported that Pelosi, a California Democrat who is No. 3 in the line of presidential succession, planned to visit Taiwan after a trip to Japan this weekend. (On Thursday, a Pelosi spokesman said she has tested positive for the coronavirus.) Pelosi's office did not confirm any plans for such a trip, which would be the first by a House speaker since 1997.
China made it clear on Thursday that it would view such a high-profile visit as a provocation. Under its "one country, two systems" governing philosophy, China views Taiwan as part of its territory. But the island nation has existed independently for decades, and analysts have increasingly raised concerns in recent years that Beijing could seek to take back full control of Taiwan through military force.
"If the United States insists on having its own way, China will take strong measures in response to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters Thursday, referring to a possible Pelosi visit to Taiwan.
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"It could be announced that the airspace over Taiwan is closed on April 10th and a flight ban imposed. The PLA [China's People's Liberation Army] could deploy a large number of warplanes to fly around the island to ensure that the ban is implemented," Hu Xijin, a former Global Times editor-in-chief, wrote.
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Why?
She said she had Covid. So she can’t go now.
Explains Pelosi’s ALLEGED case of COVID-19,
“China State Media Warn of ‘Destructive Strike’ to Taiwan If Pelosi Visits”
Personally, I think it’s rather classy of China to warn Taiwan how HORRIBLE Pelosi is, considering what Pelosi has done to the US.
Dosen’t Red China already own the Pelosi mob?
Pelosi thinks she is prime minister but in reality the crone has no power
If the ChiComs were really serious about Taiwan, they would threaten to cut off funding for Democrats if Pelosi visits Taiwan.
We should tell these dictatorial bastards we will start weekly congressional trips and if they want war we’re ready.
Is that the Heavens Gate leader?
Heaven’s Gate!!!!
Never entertain threats or demands from the Communist Chinese. They are world famous liars and braggards.
To China: Feel free to take what necessary means you can to protect the Middle Kingdom from the Schwab Totalitarians. I understand.
President Trump’s first official visit in his next term should be to Taipei, with several carrier groups as escorts.
If the Chinese really wanted to send a message to Nancy, they could just withhold a few of her paychecks.
If they promise to destroy only the building occupied by the ignorant s**t, and we can get the Nationalist Chinese outta there first, go right ahead.
Hell, I’ll give the Chicoms some money afterwards.
He went the other way.
They said the same thing if Azar visited.
They didn’t.
Pelosi caved anyway.
Trump/Pompeo did not.
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