Another ‘visit’ crisis between China and the US

Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning, in his daily press conference in Beijing, responded to a question about the news that McCarthy plans to visit the island, which is in a sovereignty conflict with China, and that the Ministry of Defense prepare for it.

WARNING TO USA

Stating that he opposes official contacts between the Taiwan region, which China considers part of its territory, and countries with diplomatic ties, spokesman Mao said: “We hope that US lawmakers will adhere to the ‘one China’ principle. and the Three Joint Declarations. (which form the basis of diplomatic relations between the US and China). It adheres to the US and refrains from taking actions that could harm US-China relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” he used the phrase.

SUPPORTS TO PREPARE

The Washington-based station “Punchbowl News”, known for its news on events in the US Congress, claimed in its January 23 news that McCarthy was planning a visit this year and that the Department of Defense was preparing for it.

The report, which is based on “an official directly involved in the preparations,” said White House officials “expect the visit to take place in the spring.”

STARTED WORK ON JANUARY 7

Republican Kevin McCarthy took over from Democrat Nancy Pelosi after her party won a majority in the House of Representatives in the congressional midterm elections. McCarthy was elected after 15 rounds of voting and was sworn in on January 7.

PELOSI CRISIS

It is estimated that McCarthy’s possible visit could generate tensions between China and the United States similar to those experienced when the former speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi visited the Island in August 2022.

Beijing, emphasizing the “one China” principle, opposes Taiwan establishing independent diplomatic relations with the countries of the world, its representation in the United Nations and other international organizations, and stipulates that countries that recognize it must break diplomatic relations. with Taiwan. (AA)