Bracing for a show of force from China, Taiwan's military bolstered combat readiness Tuesday, as the island prepared to host House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a visit that has enraged Beijing.
, as the island prepared to host House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a visit that has triggered dire warnings from the Chinese leadership and sharply escalated tensions between Beijing and Washington.Taiwan’s official Central News Agency reported that the island’s military forces had reinforced their preparations Tuesday morning and said they would remain at a “strengthened” state of readiness through midday Thursday.
The situation poses a test for Xi, who faces a balancing act in responding forcefully but in a way that does not trigger an all-out conflict as he prepares for a crucial leadership meeting in the fall. Joanne Ou, spokesperson for Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a briefing Tuesday that the ministry had no information about Pelosi’s visit but that the House Speaker would be welcome.
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