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As U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Asia tour sparks speculation about a potential Taiwan visit, residents of Taipei voiced skepticism about the political motives behind the trip. Interviews conducted by CGTN in the island of Taiwan revealed concerns that the visit could escalate cross-strait tensions rather than foster dialogue.
\"No one wants their home turned into a stage for foreign political shows,\" said a Taipei resident, reflecting widespread sentiment. Others highlighted fears of strained regional stability, with one local stating, \"We need peaceful development, not symbolic gestures that provoke Beijing.\"
Beijing has repeatedly stressed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, condemning any official exchanges between external forces and the Taiwan region. Analysts warn Pelosi's visit risks undermining decades of diplomatic balancing acts, particularly as the Chinese mainland increases military exercises near the Taiwan Strait.
The Taiwan authorities have not officially confirmed Pelosi's itinerary, but the debate underscores deepening divisions over how cross-strait relations should navigate global geopolitical pressures.
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Taiwan residents say Pelosi's visit is just a political show
cgtn.com
