USA-China Relations: Tensions are rising between USA and China over Chinese claims on Taiwan. Meanwhile, a dialogue between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place on Thursday.
But the prospect of a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top Congressional Democrat and second-ranked presidential heiress, has sparked renewed tension in complicated ties.
What issues can be discussed
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Talks between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping review North Korea’s nuclear program, the Russia-Ukraine war, differences between USA and China, the Joe Biden administration’s efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal, and tough tariffs imposed by the US administration. situation can be discussed.
White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday that there are issues of tension in this regard.
“But there are also issues where we believe that cooperation is not only possible but inevitable, for example climate change which affects us greatly,” he said.
China has warned about Nancy Pelosi’s visit
China has warned that it will take appropriate steps if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. Although Nancy Pelosi did not confirm plans to visit Taiwan, Joe Biden told a news conference last week that the US military believes it is not a good idea for Pelosi to travel to Taiwan as planned.
“The military thinks it’s not a good idea right now,” Joe Biden said on Wednesday, quoting a White House press pool.
Nancy Pelosi declined to comment
US President Joe Biden’s remarks came after the Financial Times reported. Pelosi was said to have planned to visit Taiwan in August. But the journey was postponed after he tested positive for COVID-19. NAncy declined to comment on whether she was planning to visit Taiwan, citing security protocols on her visit. But she said Joe Biden’s remarks stemmed from military officials.
