China summons US ambassador over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
"The move is extremely egregious in nature and the consequences are extremely serious. China will not sit idly by," noted Chinese vice-foreign minister Xie Feng.
"The move is extremely egregious in nature and the consequences are extremely serious. China will not sit idly by," noted Chinese vice-foreign minister Xie Feng.
Mrs Pelosi said in a statement that her visit was one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan, and "in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy".
The visit is the first official visit to Taiwan by a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in 25 years.
Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi noted concerns from other Asean countries that any additional pressure could prove unproductive.
Asean has barred the Myanmar junta from joining its meetings due to its lack of progress in implementing the peace plan its generals agreed to last year.
News reports said the US House of Representatives Speaker would stay the night in Taiwan and visit Parliament tomorrow.
The coming AMM will be the first time the meeting will be held in person since 2019.
The two men also reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, where China is increasing military pressure.
The modernisation will be aimed at meeting the demands of China's global standing, State Councilor and Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said.
Ms Pelosi's office announced on Sunday that the visit seeks "to reaffirm America's strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region".