A senior U.S. government official said China's large-scale military drills in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan endangered peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. After strongly criticizing Taiwan, he expressed his concern by clarifying his view that the strengthening of pressure on Taiwan will continue in the future.
With regards to Taiwan, China strongly objected to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's first visit in 25 years by an incumbent Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month. rice field.
Regarding this, Krittenbrink, Assistant Secretary of State, who oversees Asian policy at the US State Department, said in a press conference by telephone on the 17th, "China made the chairman's visit to increase pressure on Taiwan and try to change the status quo. It jeopardizes the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait,” he said.
In addition, he said, ``The aim of increasing pressure is to intimidate and weaken Taiwan. He expressed concern that the situation would continue.
He added, "The United States will continue to take calm and decisive measures to maintain peace and stability, and will continue to support Taiwan in line with our longstanding policy." emphasized and restrained China.