The United States is “ready” for China’s response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which Beijing has deemed an “extremely dangerous” attitude, the White House said Tuesday.
National Security Council communications coordinator John Kirby assured a press conference that the United States “does not seek or want a crisis.”
“We are ready to manage whatever Beijing decides to do,” he said, quoted by the Efe news agency.
John Kirby assured that the warnings issued by Beijing in recent hours “are in line” with what the United States expected and said there was “no reason for the Chinese government” to use the trip as “an excuse to increase its activity.” military” in the region.
A National Security Council spokesman recalled that Chinese warplanes flew over the Taiwan Strait as Pelosi approached the island and expected China to continue to conduct such maneuvers in the coming days, even after the congressional leader’s visit. .
Faced with a backlash from Beijing, Kirby reaffirmed the American position that the trip was “consistent” with the “One China” policy the US has championed since 1979.
“We have stated that we oppose any unilateral change in the status quo by either side. We have also stated that we do not support Taiwan independence,” he said.
Kirby explained that the trip was a “decision” by Pelosi, who represents the independent branch of the executive branch, and that US President Joe Biden “respects” her will.
The leader of the US Congress landed around 3:43 pm (Lisbon time) in Taiwan, a visit that drew criticism from Beijing, which was considered an “extremely dangerous” attitude by the United States, and also announced that they would hold naval exercises. .since Thursday.
“[A visita] is a serious violation of the One China principle. […] It has a serious impact on the political relations between China and the United States and seriously violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China, seriously undermining peace and stability throughout the Taiwan Strait.”
On the other hand, the White House today considered that with the visit of the speaker of the House of Representatives “there are no violations or problems of sovereignty.”
Nancy Pelosi, on the other hand, said on Monday that her view of Taiwan demonstrates the “unconditional support” of the United States for a vibrant democracy in Taiwan, and assures that “this does not conflict with long-standing US policy” based on established agreements with Taiwan and China. .
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
