Despite threats from Beijing, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night. Pelosi became the highest ranking American official in 25 years to visit Taiwan.
Taiwan is claimed by China as part of its territory, to be annexed by force if necessary, and they views the visits by foreign officials as recognition of the island's sovereignty. Pelosi's visit has triggered tension between China and United States.
China has warned against the political impact of Pelosi's visit to the island and said that its military will not stand idle if they feel their integrity is being threatened. The Biden administration did not urge Pelosinto call off the visit while assured Beijing it would not signal any change in the US policy on Taiwan.
China's military threats have driven concerns of a new crisis in the Taiwan Strait that could roil global markets and supply chain. Military drills and live fire exercises in the waters and airspace encircling Taiwan are scheduled from August 4 - 7.
US warships are also on the move to the Taiwan strait as Russia backs China over the provocative trip.
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