China previously warned that Pelosi's trip would be 'extremely dangerous' and the U.S. could expect 'a firm response.'
's visit in 1997 during the Clinton administration. Reports from earlier this year said she'd planned to fly to Taipei in April but postponed her trip after a COVID scare.
The Chinese government, which maintains a decades-long territorial claim to the island it's never governed, issued about Pelosi's travel plans at the time, which in the end were never officially confirmed. China's embassy in Washington didn't immediately respond to a request for comment., citing six people familiar with the matter, said Pelosi, 82, would lead a delegation to Taipei in August. The most senior U.S. lawmaker, who represents California's 12th congressional district, hasFT
said in its report on Monday, her visit coming amid ongoing tensions in the U.S.-China relationship and as Beijing warns the West against forging closer ties with Taipei.
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