Reports say the House speaker will embark on a tour of Asia on Friday that could include a stop in Taipei.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday remained tightlipped about a possible trip to Asia that is reported to include the democratic island of Taiwan, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Washington against provoking his nation over the issue in a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden.
“I don’t ever talk about my travel because, as some of you know, it’s a security issue,” Pelosi told a media briefing when asked what message she would like to send to the international community by leading a congressional delegation on a tour of Asia, which reports say could begin on Friday.
“The President, earlier in his term, talked about a strong emphasis on the Asia-Pacific … and we want the Congress of the United States to be part of that initiative … I’m very excited, should we go, to the countries you’ll be hearing about along the way.”
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