Pelosi to visit Taiwan in August, China warns of consequences

July 19, 2022 / 11:47 AM

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a visit to Tawian by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States would bear the consequences of its response.

Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan in August, the Financial Times reported citing six people familiar with the matter.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, who was speaking at regular press briefing after the Financial Times reported earlier that Pelosi planned to visit Taiwan in August, said China will take strong measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.