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'Vulnerable' Xi acts like 'terrified bully' as Pelosi issues rallying cry to US Congress

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This was after Pelosi visited Taiwan last week. She warned that members of Congress would not be intimidated by China's reaction to her visit.The Speaker of the House told NBC's Today program that Mr. , I'm not trying to get him to do my schedule for MPs."

On MSNBC's Morning Her Joe Her program, she added: place.

"He is behaving like a frightened bully."

China's Foreign Ministry said Pelosi's visit had "a serious impact on the political foundation of Sino-US relations." and seriously violate China's sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Nancy Pelosi and Xi Jinping

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Taiwan.

Since last Thursday, the People's Liberation Army has launched missiles around Taiwan, sending more than 200 military planes and more than 50 of her warships toward the island, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. .

Meanwhile, dozens of Chinese military aircraft crossed the central line of the Taiwan Strait, the unofficial maritime border between Taiwan and China.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday that the exercise was intended to "send a warning" to those seeking independence for Taiwan.

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Nancy Pelosi

Ms Pelosi said members of Congress responded to China's reaction to her visit. (Image: Getty)

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Nancy Pelosi said Xi Jinping(Image: Getty)

in a statement after landing in Taiwan , said Pelosi. Commend America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy.

is more important than ever."

China had previously warned of "consequences" if Mr. Pelosi proceeded with the visit. A Lijian foreign ministry spokesman said, "If the United States insists on going its own way and challenging China's interests, it will certainly face a strong reaction.

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``All subsequent consequences are on the United States.''

This comes amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as a separate province.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has historically called for "reunification" between the two countries, which he said "must happen."

He has not ruled out the possibility of using force to achieve this and has taken an increasingly aggressive stance against Taiwan.

Joe Biden

Joe Biden said last year, “Taiwan (Image: Getty)

Chinese fighter jets made a record number of incursions into Taiwan's air defenses last year.

The United States has historically been ambivalent about whether to formally intervene if China attacks Taiwan. was asked if he could "pledge to defend Taiwan".

Mr. Biden responded, "Yes, yes."