China said it was ‘seriously concerned’ by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's ‘transit’ plans and had asked Washington for clarification, amid reports she will meet U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the U.S.
Taiwan's presidential office, in a brief statement responding to what it said were media enquiries about Tsai's overseas visits, said "transit arrangements" had been in place for many years, though it did not directly mention the United States.
Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said they were "seriously concerned about the news".China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, she said, adding: "No one should underestimate the strong determination of the Chinese government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China has rebuffed calls for talks from Tsai since she took office in 2016, believing her to be a separatist. Taiwan is a constant source of friction between Beijing and Washington. China's foreign minister said on Tuesday Taiwan was the "China staged military exercises around Taiwan in August following a visit to Taipei by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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