(CNN) US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan as part of her tour of Asia, according to a senior Taiwanese government official and a US official, despite warnings from Biden administration officials, who are worried about China's response to such a high-profile visit.

The stop -- the first for a US House speaker in 25 years -- is not currently on Pelosi's public itinerary and comes at a time when US-China relations are already at a low point.

The Taiwanese official added that she is expected to stay in Taiwan overnight. It is unclear when exactly Pelosi will land in Taipei.


The US official added that Defense Department officials are working around the clock on monitoring any Chinese movements in the region and securing a plan to keep her safe.

During a regular foreign ministry briefing Monday, China warned against the "egregious political impact" of Pelosi's planned visit to the self-governing island that China claims as a part of its territory and reiterated that its military "won't sit by idly" if Beijing feels its "sovereignty and territorial integrity" is being threatened.

Warning from China

We would like to tell the US once again that China is standing by, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army will never sit idly by. China will take resolute responses and strong countermeasures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity," Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters, when asked about the fallout from Pelosi leading a congressional delegation to Taipei.

"As for what measures, if she dares to go, then let's wait and see," Zhao added


Though China's military did not mention Taiwan, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command said it would "bury incoming enemies" in a video posted online Monday showing off its weaponry and fighting tactics. "Firmly stand by and ready for the fighting command; Bury all incoming enemies," a message posted on Weibo said.

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby said Monday that the Biden administration will support Pelosi on a trip to Taiwan.

"We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely and we're going to make sure of that. There is no reason for the Chinese rhetoric. There is no reason for any actions to be taken. It is not uncommon for congressional leaders to travel to Taiwan," Kirby told CNN's Brianna Keilar on "New Day."

"We shouldn't be as a country -- we shouldn't be intimidated by that rhetoric or those potential actions. This is an important trip for the speaker to be on and we're going to do whatever we can to support her," Kirby continued.

Asked if the US was prepared for fallout with China over the visit, Kirby said that "there is no change to our policy. No change to our focus on trying to keep a free and safe and open Indo-Pacific."

The issue of Taiwan remains one of the most contentious. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed it at length in a two-hour-and-17-minute phone call on Thursday, as tensions mounted between Washington and Beijing.

"The question of Taiwan is the most sensitive, important core issue in China-US relations," said Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang at the Aspen Security Forum in July.

While Biden has said publicly the US military did not believe it was a good time Pelosi to visit Taiwan, he has stopped short of telling her directly not to go, according to two sources.


Administration officials have worked over recent weeks to apprise the House speaker of the risks of visiting the democratic, self-governing island of 24 million residents, including in briefings from Pentagon and other administration officials. But Biden did not believe it was his place to tell her she should not go, and he has avoided commenting publicly about her trip since his initial statement on July 21.

Biden said last month that the US military opposed Pelosi visiting Taiwan, though since then has refused to elaborate on the warnings. The White House has said it is up to the House speaker where she travels.

Still, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently said he'd discussed a visit to Asia with Pelosi.

The administration takes extra care for Pelosi's security when she travels overseas because she is in the presidential line of succession.

Administration officials are concerned Pelosi's trip comes at a particularly tense moment, as Xi is expected to seek an unprecedented third term at the upcoming Chinese Communist Party congress. Chinese party officials are expected to begin laying the groundwork for that conference in the coming weeks, putting pressure on the leadership in Beijing to show strength.

Officials also believe the Chinese leadership doesn't completely grasp the political dynamics in the United States, leading to a misunderstanding over the significance of Pelosi's potential visit. The officials say China may be confusing Pelosi's visit with an official administration visit, since she and Biden are both Democrats. Administration officials are concerned that China doesn't separate Pelosi from Biden much, if at all.

Pelosi has long been a critic of the Chinese Communist Party. She has met with pro-democracy dissidents and the Dalai Lama -- the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader who remains a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. In 1991, Pelosi unfurled a black-and-white banner in Beijing's Tiananmen Square to commemorate victims of the 1989 massacre, which said, "To those who died for democracy." In recent years, she voiced support for the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.


The Chinese embassy to the United States has objected to her expected trip, which was planned for April before Pelosi tested positive for Covid-19, urging members of Congress to tell the speaker not to make it.

"I would say there's been a full-court press from the Chinese embassy to discourage a trip to Taiwan," Washington Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen, the co-chair of Congress' US-China working group, told CNN. "I just don't think it's their business to tell us what we ought to be doing. That was my message back."

Liu Pengyu, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the US, responded that his office is in "regular contact" with members of Congress, including Larsen.

"On the Taiwan question, we have made our stance loud and clear," Pengyu said. "The Embassy is making all our efforts to prevent the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the stability of China-US relations being damaged by the potential visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan."

"We hope serious consequences could be avoided," he added. "This is in the common interests of both China and the US."

Many Democrats and Republicans in Congress said it was Pelosi's right to travel to Taiwan.

"It is Speaker Pelosi's decision alone on whether or not to travel to Taiwan, not any other country," said Illinois Republican Rep. Darin LaHood, Larsen's Republican counterpart on the US-China working group. "In our democratic system -- we operate with separate but equal branches of government."

"It is inappropriate for foreign governments, including the Chinese government, to attempt to influence the ability or the right to travel for the speaker, members of Congress, or other US government officials to Taiwan or anywhere else around the world," he added.

Other members appeared to be more cautious about the diplomatically sensitive trip.

California Democratic Rep. Judy Chu, the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, said she has "always supported Taiwan."

But when asked whether a Taiwan trip now would send the wrong message, Chu said, "You could look at it two ways. One is that the relationships are very strained right now. But on the other hand, you could say maybe that's when Taiwan also needs to be shown the strength and the support."

When asked what she thought, she said, "I leave it up to those who are going to make that decision.


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I'm waiting to see what China will do, are they going to shoot her plane down or what?

I think china should take action. Since USA does not want to put their junk in their pants, it is high time china and Russia team up and cut it off.

Taiwan shall be free or bondaged

Pelosi na bad bitch. This 79 year old grandma na wayre. I hope she goes to Taiwan make we see wetin China wan do.

CALEB1590:
I think china should take action. Since USA does not want to put their junk in their pants, it is high time china and Russia team up and cut it off.

Lol, that will lead to world war III

Like Russia like China... Dem too hate USA

Passionate888:
Taiwan shall be free or bondaged

here is the thing, Taiwan doesn't even like China, so why is China hellbent on forceful reunification of Taiwan with the mainland China

fourboys:
Like Russia like China... Dem too hate USA

She has dared China to carry out their threats

happney65:
Pelosi na bad bitch. This 79 year old grandma na wayre. I hope she goes to Taiwan make we see wetin China wan do.

she's going there, both Taiwanese and US officials have confirmed it

God1000:
here is the thing, Taiwan doesn't even like China, so why is China hellbent on forceful reunification of Taiwan with the mainland China

Britain handed Taiwan to China when they were leaving

Passionate888:
Britain handed Taiwan to China when they were leaving

that should be Hong Kong, not Taiwan

This is why the US Congress just banned Assault Rifles .

To make enforcing a draft much easier by taking away the guns of would be not so interested draftees.

By the way, Biden has increased the draft age to 65 and has mandated all US citizens above 18 to register with the draft office.

Am not sure that drunken hag is on that plane to Taiwan as the Chinese have vowed to shoot it down.

The Biden Jewish WH wants to start WW3 pitching the US and EU against Russia and China.
This hag pretending to go to Taiwan when she isn't even part of the executive branch that is saddled with foreign policy is just another Pearl Harbour in the making.

As I said, the bitch isn't on that military plans and the chinks will definitely shoot it down.

The Jews need another great world war to usher in their Great Reset.

Already , Rothschild family have moved out of both London and Paris and put their personal homes for sale. Jewish billionaires are building underground nuclear bomb proof luxury shelters in Jew Zealand.

A war is imminent and it was brought to you courtesy of the Jews through their DemonRat war party. Wilson , Roosevelt and now Biden - all DemonRats that instigated world wars for their Jewish masters.

TylerDurden:
This is why the US Congress just banned Assault Rifles .

To make enforcing a draft much easier by taking away the guns of would be not so interested draftees.

By the way, Biden has increased the draft age to 65 and has mandated all US citizens above 18 to register with the draft office.

Am not sure that drunken hag is on that plane to Taiwan as the Chinese have vowed to shoot it down.

The Biden Jewish WH wants to start WW3 pitching the US and EU against Russia and China.
This hag pretending to go to Taiwan when she isn't even part of the executive branch that is saddled with foreign policy is just another Pearl Harbour in the making.

As I said, the bitch isn't on that military plans and the chinks will definitely shoot it down.

The Jews need another great world war to usher in their Great Reset.

Already , Rothschild family have moved out of both London and Paris and put their personal homes for sale. Jewish billionaires are building underground nuclear bomb proof luxury shelters in Jew Zealand.

A war is imminent and it was brought to you courtesy of the Jews through their DemonRat war party. Wilson , Roosevelt and now Biden - all DemonRats that instigated world wars for their Jewish masters.

I don't think China is that stupid to shoot her plane down.

Don't be fooled, US has the military might to deal decisively with China

God1000:
I'm waiting to see what China will do, are they going to shoot her plane down or what?

I hope they do.

That drunk bitch is as evil as they come

The US is just a big nuisance to the world I swear

TylerDurden:


I hope they do.

That drunk bitch is as evil as they come

Lol, that will never happen.

US military will provide adequate protection for her.

China won't mess with US air force

RZArecta:
The US is just a big nuisance to the world I swear

they are the sole superpower

nlfpmod

God1000:
I don't think China is that stupid to shoot her plane down.

Don't be fooled, US has the military might to deal decisively with China

They will harass the jet with fighter pilots and fire warning shots mid air.

US carrier scrambles Jets to intercept PLA fighters ordering Pelosi's jet to leave Taiwan airspace.

This may escalate quickly to a real dog fight but I know the Americans will backout when the PLA makes it abundantly clear that Pelosi's jet won't land on Taiwan.

The Jet will be forced to exit the airspace and return to the nearest US military air base. Pelosi will then appear from her safe room and give a press conference condemning the PLA and CCP.

The liberals will say she is one brave woman and they will use her fake mission as a rallying call to save the sinking DemonRat party in this Year's midterm elections.

Never underestimate how ruthless and dubious these DemonRats are in manipulating voters for their vote.

TylerDurden:


They will harass the jet with fighter pilots and fire warning shots mid air.

US carrier scrambles Jets to intercept PLA fighters ordering Pelosi's jet to leave Taiwan airspace.

This may escalate quickly to a real dog fight but I know the Americans will backout when the PLA makes it abundantly clear that Pelosi's jet won't land on Taiwan.

The Jet will be forced to exit the airspace and return to the nearest US military air base. Pelosi will then appear from her safe room and give a press conference condemning the PLA and CCP.

The liberals will say she is one brave woman and they will use her fake mission as a rallying call to save the sinking DemonRat party in this Year's midterm elections.

Never underestimate how ruthless and dubious these DemonRats are in manipulating voters for their vote.

Lol, But she's truly brave.

She stood up to trump tyranny, Donald trump was impeached twice under her leadership.

She's not scared of dictators

God1000:
Lol, But she's truly brave.

She stood up to trump tyranny, Donald trump was impeached twice under her leadership.

She's not scared of dictators

She is a dictator herself .

She wears a pendant with the fascist symbol

She sees herself as a Roman prosecutor who had the power to both prosecute and judge


She is a vile evil bitch who has made a career out of politics and amassed wealth .by abusing her legislative insights.

She's a deep swamp cretin.

That pelosi should sit her damn ass one place, before she ignites a war between world powers.
Busy body woman

TylerDurden:


She is a dictator herself .

She wears a pendant with the fascist symbol

She sees herself as a Roman prosecutor who had the power to both prosecute and judge


She is a vile evil bitch who has made a career out of politics and amassed wealth .by abusing her legislative insights.

She's a deep swamp cretin.

you hate her because she fought your hero Donald trump and won. Lol

If it Trump she da sure of cover but. This Joe da somehow

abobote:
That pelosi should sit her damn ass one place, before she ignites a war between world powers.
Busy body woman

She's determined to visit Taiwan.

She has traveled to several countries as well

Hyperchi:
If it Trump she da sure of cover but. This Joe da somehow

Donald trump would have publicly scolded her, both Biden and pelosi are democrats

God1000:
you hate her because she fought your hero Donald trump and won. Lol

Her shennegains with that Jew rat in Ukraine and how she as head of the US purse (congress) has given Zelensky a blank cheque to fight an unwinnable war that is only meant to kill as much Ukrainians as possible so as to make the Jewish reverse migration back to Khazaria Hohol free.

She is evil.

You don't stay that long in Washington DC without blood and sufferings on your head.

TylerDurden:


Her shennegains with that Jew rat in Ukraine and how she as head of the US purse (congress) has given Zelensky a blank cheque to fight an unwinnable war that is only meant to kill as much Ukrainians as possible so as to make the Jewish reverse migration back to Khazaria Hohol free.

She is evil.

You don't stay that long in Washington DC without blood and sufferings on your head.

How is she evil? For supporting democracy and human rights

God1000:
She's determined to visit Taiwan.

She has traveled to several countries as well

That's the problem

The US legislative branch has no business with foreign policy.

The way and manner members of the US Capitol have abused their positions to meddle in foreign affairs is totally uncalled for.

Trump would have denied her ass use of any Military transport aircraft if she dared to go on her own and denied her both diplomatic reception from US embassies where ever she chooses to go and grift .


Americans on Twitter and other social media platforms are making it clear that they will not accept any draft to fight China over a dead Pelosi.

God1000:
How is she evil? For supporting democracy and human rights

You are just too naive.

TylerDurden:


You are just too naive.

lol, please tell me more about my gullibility

CALEB1590:
I think china should take action. Since USA does not want to put their junk in their pants, it is high time china and Russia team up and cut it off.

oh really and u think UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO as a whole would sit idly and watch right? Whatever actions China deems fit to explore let it not involve shooting down a US military asset or An American civilian