China has partially suspended trade with the island in response to US leader Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The export of sand to Taiwan has been stopped immediately, the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing announced on Wednesday. Imports of citrus fruits, frozen mackerel fillets and refrigerated scabbardfish from Taiwan have also been banned with immediate effect, Chinese customs officials said.
It has not been disclosed how long the restrictions will be in effect. China is Taiwan’s largest trading partner. After making threatening gestures leading up to the trip, Pekinig executed a deterrent maneuver toward the US around Pelosi’s arrival: 21 fighter jets breached Taiwan’s airspace.
Pelosi arrived in Taipei on Tuesday evening (local time) as part of her Asia trip (see video above), sparking anger in Beijing. Because China considers Taiwan to be part of the People’s Republic. Taiwan, on the other hand, has repeatedly stated that it is an independent country. However, the island is only recognized by a few countries. The status of Taiwan is one of the main points of contention between the two largest economies in the world.
US will not abandon Taiwan
Pelosi pledged US support to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Her visit to the island makes it clear that the United States will not abandon Taiwan, she said in a meeting with Tsai on Wednesday.
Tsai thanked Pelosi for her concrete actions to support Taiwan at this critical time and said the island will not back down in the face of increasing military threats from China. Taiwan is a trusted partner of the United States and will continue to promote cooperation on security, economic development and supply chains.
China considers Taiwan to be part of the People’s Republic. The island, on the other hand, has repeatedly stated that it is an independent country. However, the island is only recognized by a few countries. The status of Taiwan is one of the main points of contention between the two largest economies in the world.
Source: Krone
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