Nancy Pelosi begins controversial visit to Taiwan amid tensions with China – video
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US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has arrived in Taiwan amid increased tensions between the US and Chinese governments. Pelosi became the highest ranking US official to visit the self-governed island in 25 years. China has however sent numerous stern warnings including the threat of a military response. Hua Chunying, China's foreign ministry spokesperson warned the US against allowing Pelosi to visit, saying Washington would 'pay the price' for the trip
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