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China may respond with military provocations if Pelosi visits Taiwan

The US House of Representatives Speaker - Nancy Pelosi is on a tour of Asia

The White House has warned that China may respond to Nancy Pelosi's proposed visit to Taiwan with military provocations including firing missiles near Taiwan, or large-scale air or naval activities.

Taiwan is a self-ruled island, but claimed by China - which has warned of "serious consequences" if Mrs Pelosi goes there.

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(Mrs Pelosi originally planned to visit Taiwan in April. Photo Credit: EPA)

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