China warns the United States will 'pay the price' if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during her Asia trip as the US official arrives in Malaysia
China has said that the United States will "pay the price" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during her Asia trip.that has sparked rage in Beijing after reports of a potential Taipei visit.
Earlier, Taiwan's military said it was "determined, capable and confident" it could protect the island against increased threats by China over a potential visit by Pelosi.
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