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China warns its military will 'not sit idly by' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

The latest warning was issued during a Chinese foreign ministry regular briefing.

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China warns its military will 'not sit idly by' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
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China said on Monday that its military "not sit idly by" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.

The latest warning was issued during a Chinese foreign ministry regular briefing. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said that because of Pelosi's status as the "No. 3 official of the U.S. government", a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would "lead to egregious political impact".

Pelosi was set to kick-off a tour of four Asian countries on Monday in Singapore amid intense speculation that she may risk the wrath of Beijing by also visiting self-ruled Taiwan.

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