On August 7, U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns tweeted criticism of China’s recent military exercises around the island of Taiwan, labeling them as “unjustified.” In response, Andy Boreham, a New Zealand columnist residing in China, publicly refuted Burns’s statements, asserting that the United States and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were responsible for escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Boreham, who has been living in China for several years and writes extensively on Sino-Western relations, took to social media to express his views. He stated, “You can fool yourself, but you can’t fool the world. It’s absolutely clear that the one who threatened the status quo in the Taiwan Strait was the U.S. and Nancy Pelosi.”
Pelosi’s recent visit to Taiwan has been a focal point of international attention, provoking a strong reaction from Beijing. China’s government regards any official interactions between the United States and Taiwan authorities as a violation of the one-China principle. In response to the visit, China conducted military drills in the waters surrounding Taiwan, which it described as a necessary measure to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The exchange between Burns and Boreham highlights the ongoing debate over the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the broader complexities of U.S.-China relations. As tensions continue to simmer, international observers are closely monitoring developments in the region.
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NZ columnist condemns Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, calls it 'provocation'
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