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Pelosi Rejects Beijing’s Sanctions After Taiwan VisitThe trip took place August 2–3 after Beijing had issued public and private warnings.
Key FactsAug 11, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Pelosi defended her August 2–3 visit, becoming the first serving House speaker to visit Taipei in 25 years.
- On August 5, China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions against Pelosi and her immediate family; details were initially unclear.
- After Pelosi’s departure, China held its largest drills around Taiwan in nearly three decades; they officially ended August 10, with regular patrols announced.
- China also canceled or suspended eight working-level talks with the United States, including maritime military consultations and climate discussions.
What we saw with China was they were trying to establish sort of a new normal. And we just can't let that happen.— Nancy Pelosi, speaking about China's actions in the Taiwan Strait after her Taiwan visit
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