Hightened tensions between USA and China over US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan
epa10102502 An American flag flies on the grounds of the US Consulate in Shanghai, China, 02 August 2022. China has raised a warning stating its military will not sit idle if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region with a visit to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI