In the statement released by the ministry, the statement that “Beijing overreacted to the visit” and that “China has become an actor of instability in the Taiwan Strait”, which Burns voiced in an interview with CNN, “reflects the distorted logic of hegemony of the United States”. was done.
In the statement, it was stated that the Chinese side repeatedly expressed its serious objections and protests at various levels before Pelosi’s visit, and warned about the damage and consequences of the visit, the following was noted:
“It is the United States that harms peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Despite this, it tries to blame China for its provocation and escalation of tension. It is the United States that openly violates China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and touches its red line. He accuses me of overreacting and creating a crisis. It is not China that is acting irresponsibly here, but Pelosi and the US government.”
In an interview with CNN on August 19, US Ambassador Burns said, “We do not believe that the peaceful visit of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to Taiwan should cause a crisis in US-China relations. This is a crisis, an overreaction, fabricated by the Beijing government. ” had used the words.
Expressing the view that the military exercises that Beijing started around the island after the visit caused concern in other countries that China has become an instability actor in the Taiwan Strait, Burns said, “Beijing needs to convince the world that it will act peacefully in the future.” he had spoken.
PELOSI’S VISIT
Pelosi became the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to visit the island, which is in a sovereignty conflict with China, in 25 years. Earlier in 1997, Newt Gingrich had visited Taiwan while on this mission.
The visit drew the reaction of Beijing, which saw the Island as a part of its territory, and the Chinese army started military exercises around the island after the visit.
Beijing, emphasizing the “one China principle”, opposes Taiwan’s establishing independent diplomatic relations with the countries of the world, its representation in the UN and other international organizations, and stipulates that the countries that recognize it should break their diplomatic relations with Taiwan.