Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, China puts military on high alert

Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan for a visit to a controversial autonomous island, alreadyamid escalating tensions with China.

In line with her arrival, China's Ministry of Defense said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had been placed on "high alert",Taiwan and exercises surrounding the main island for four days after Pelosi leaves.

"Although the Chinese side has repeatedly stated the serious consequences of its visit to Taiwan, Pelosi deliberately made malicious provocations to provoke a crisis," he said.

China, which considers Taiwan its territory, has repeatedly warned of retaliation for the visit. Shortly before Pelosi's arrival, Chinese state media reported that Beijing's Su-35 fighter jets were flying over the Taiwan Strait.

The US House Speaker's plane landed at Taipei's Songshan Airport at 10:45 pm local time (15:45 BST) on Tuesday. She was greeted by Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and US representative to Taiwan Sandra Udkirk and is scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday morning.

Pelosi tweeted shortly after her arrival, that the visit honored "the United States' unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy." said.

She said: Today, as the world faces a choice between dictatorship and democracy, Taiwan is more important than ever.

"Our visit is one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan and is in no way inconsistent with longstanding U.S. policy."

Opinion by House Speaker The article, published by the Washington Post after she landed, said that Beijing had increased tensions with Taiwan,and that "this vibrant and robust democracy - […] The female president, Tsai Ing-wen, is under threat.” Her article also coveredChina’s actions in Hong Kong and Tibet,and the “genocide” against the Uyghurs.

She continued: that freedom.

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party said it admired and respected Pelosi's "moral courage."

"No threatening remarks or provocative actions can weaken Taiwan and her international friends' determination to defend democracy and freedom," she said. Stated.

The visit was also welcomed by the opposition Nationalist Party, which has traditionally supported friendly relations with China.

Even before Pelosi left the runway, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs made furious posts online. Advocate. ``The US should give up on trying to use Taiwan's card.''

Earlier on Tuesday, Hua accused the US of "reckless disregard" and "held China's sovereignty to account." and at a price that undermines security interests," he said.

The visit appears to have prompted high-level military action and preparations by Chinese, Taiwanese and US forces.

The PLA has reportedly moved several warships and planes near the Central Line, the unofficial border between China and Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait.

According to multiple social media posts, it also transported dozens of tanks and other armored vehicles across the sea from Taiwan's remote island of Kinmen, where he was three miles (5 km) away. It passed through the mainland Chinese city of Xiamen.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense will reportedly increase military vigilance over the next four days in response to "enemy threats." He warned that he would properly deploy the army.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had "determination, ability and confidence" to ensure Taiwan's national security, and had various unspecified plans to prepare for emergencies. said he was standing up.

Reuters earlier reported that four of his US warships, including a carrier strike group led by USS Ronald Reagan, were stationed in waters east of the island in a "regular" deployment.

Many analysts say China is unlikely to engage in hostile military action, but its response is likely to exceed what has been seen in recent years.

Some, including senior Taiwanese officials who spoke on condition of anonymity, expected significant action to take place after Pelosi's departure to avoid a confrontation with US military assets. .

They also noted that the response could include punitive economic action. On Tuesday, Chinese officials said he would suddenly ban imports from more than 100 Taiwanese food companies.

Pelosi will be staying at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in central Taipei. The stop was not announced and was not included in the official itinerary of her Asia tour, which includes Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea.