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In the last four days, the Chinese military flew hundreds of planes, drones and fired missiles with different ranges which Taiwan termed as simulated attacks and appealed for international help.
The fear is that the trip, which will also include stops this week in South Korea and Japan, is an unnecessary provocation that distracts from the allies’ efforts to counter China’s military might and economic clout.
Inured to living in one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints, Taiwanese people have largely taken the prospect of the visit in stride.
The visit honours America’s "unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy", US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted, shortly after landing in Taipei.
Looking tough toward the self-ruled island, Xi learned long before he became China’s top leader, is essential for political survival in the ruling Communist Party.
Nancy Pelosi would be the highest-level American official to go to the island since 1997 when Newt Gingrich made a visit.
With 25% tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles imposed on top of existing levies under former President Donald Trump still in place, Tesla now intends to limit the proportion of China output in its global production.