USA: “We Do NOT Support Taiwan’s Independence”

August 1, 2022
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USA: “We do not support Taiwan independence”

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the U.S. does not “support Taiwan independence.”

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby listens to a question during a briefing at the White House, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

USA Requests to Resolve Conflict Peacefully

“Nothing has changed about our ‘One China Policy. We have repeatedly said that we oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side. We have said that we do not support Taiwan’s independence, and we have said that we expect cross-straight differences to be resolved by peaceful means,” said Kirby.

Chinese foreign minister Zhao Lijian has issued repeated, direct threats to Pelosi and the United States, urging her not to visit Taiwan.

Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Asia is sure to be a turbulent one…

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Despite China’s threats to use military force, Nancy Pelosi is making her way to Taiwan.

China says its military will “not sit idly by” if Pelosi’s visit happens.

“China will take resolute responses and strong countermeasures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

“Bury Incoming Enemies”

China’s military did not mention Taiwan, but the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said it will “bury incoming enemies” in a video posted online Monday showing off its weaponry and fighting tactics.

“Firmly stand by and ready for the fighting command; Bury all incoming enemies,” a message posted on Weibo said.

Department of Defense officials are working “around the clock” to monitor any Chinese movements in the region and securing a plan to keep her safe.

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi’s Visit Will Lead to “Egregious Political Impact”

Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that due to Pelosi’s status as the “No. 3 official of the U.S. government,” a visit to Taiwan would “lead to egregious political impact.”

On Sunday, Nancy Pelosi confirmed that she will visit 4 Asian countries this week including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Singapore President Halimah Yacob shake hands at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Singapore President Halimah Yacob at the Istana Presidential Palace in Singapore, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (Ministry of Communications and Information, Singapore via AP)
One of our delegation’s first stops in Singapore was to greet our U.S. Marine Detachment at
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stopped in Singapore to greet the U.S. Marine Detachment. Twitter/speakerpelosi

Trade, COVID-19, Climate Change, Security, and “Democratic Governance” are up for Discussion…

In a statement, Pelosi said she is leading a congressional delegation in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”

Tingting Liu, a foreign affairs correspondent with the Taiwanese news channel TVBS, reported that sources had told her Pelosi will be arriving in the capital Taipei on Tuesday night.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington. Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Biden Administration Supports Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan

John Kirby, the coordinator for the National Security Council for strategic communications said on Monday that the Biden administration will support Pelosi on a trip to Taiwan.
“We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely and we’re going to make sure of that. There is no reason for the Chinese rhetoric. There is no reason for any actions to be taken. It is not uncommon for congressional leaders to travel to Taiwan,” Kirby said.

“The U.S. Should Not Be Intimidated by China”

“We shouldn’t be as a country — we shouldn’t be intimidated by that rhetoric or those potential actions. This is an important trip for the speaker to be on and we’re going to do whatever we can to support her,” Kirby continued.
When asked if the US was prepared for fallout with China over the visit, Kirby said that “there is no change to our policy. No change to our focus on trying to keep a free and safe and open Indo-Pacific.”

Taiwan’s government has not publicly commented on the reports.

 

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ABOUT THE WRITER:

Elena Patestas is a journalist and writer for Valuetainment media. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and Adelphi University on Long Island, New York. She was born and raised in Roslyn, New York, and currently lives in Miami, Florida.

Elena is passionate about bringing positive change to our world and believes education is the root to solving many societal problems. After overcoming a chronic health condition, Elena became passionate about health and believes food is the key to preventing dis-ease and achieving optimum health.

Amongst her many goals, she hopes to bring positive, impactful change to our world to create a healthy, financially sound, and unified society.

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