China imposes fresh trade curbs on Taiwan amid tensions over Pelosi's visit

The moves are part of a "common pattern for Beijing", according to analysts, who fear more disruptions of agricultural and food trade can be expected in the coming days.

Nancy Pelosi has met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who presented the US House speaker with a civilian honour. (Reuters)

China has rolled out curbs on the import of fruit and fish from Taiwan, while halting shipments of sand to the island in the wake of a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China's Customs Administration said on Wednesday it would suspend some citrus fruit imports from Taiwan over alleged "repeated" detection of excessive pesticide residue, and the import of fish owing to positive coronavirus tests on packages.

In a separate notice, the Commerce Ministry added it would also "suspend the export of natural sand to Taiwan" from Wednesday, without providing details.

Natural sand is generally used for producing concrete and asphalt, and most of Taiwan's imported sand and gravel comes from China.

The moves are part of a "common pattern for Beijing", said Even Pay, an agriculture analyst at consultancy Trivium China.

More disruptions of agricultural and food trade can be expected in the coming days, she added.

"When diplomatic or trade tensions are running high, Chinese regulators typically take an extremely strict approach to compliance... looking for any issues that can be used to justify a trade ban," she said.

The trip by Pelosi, who is second in line to the presidency and the highest-profile elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm.

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Trade restrictions 

China is Taiwan's biggest trading partner and export market, with bilateral trade growing 26 percent on-year to $328 billion in 2021, official data shows.

It is not the first time Beijing has taken aim at the island's exports.

China banned pineapple imports in March 2021, citing the discovery of pests, in a move that was widely seen as politically driven.

Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taiwan since President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016, as she views the island as a de facto sovereign nation and not part of "one China".

On top of the latest bans, Taipei's Council of Agriculture said Tuesday that China had cited regulatory breaches in suspending the import of other Taiwanese goods, including fishery products, tea and honey.

Meanwhile, Chinese authorities also announced planned live-fire military drills encircling Taiwan, in a move Taipei's defence ministry said threatened key ports and urban areas.

At some points, the zone of Chinese operations will come within 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) of Taiwan's shoreline, according to coordinates shared by the People's Liberation Army.

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Reason behind Pelosi's Taiwan visit and why China has issued threats?

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reached Taiwan Tuesday evening amid threats by China over the decision. Last week, President Xi Jinping had warned US President Joe Biden to “not play with fire” (by provoking China).

By flying to Taiwan, an island that China claims as its own, Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected US official to visit the self-ruled island in over 25 years. In retaliation, at least 21 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone.

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WHY HAS PELOSI VISITED TAIWAN?

"Our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan: a robust, vibrant democracy and our important partner in the Indo-Pacific," Pelosi tweeted after landing in Taiwan.

Our visit reiterates that America stands with Taiwan: a robust, vibrant democracy and our important partner in the Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/2sSRJXN6ST

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022

Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.

Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region.

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 2, 2022

In another tweet, she said, "Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy. Our discussions with the Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region."

The tweets themselves show the reason behind Pelosi's visit to the Island. As a politician, Pelosi has frequently criticised China, mainly on grounds of human rights violations. This time, citing the commitment that the US has made to a democratic Taiwan under a 1979 law, Pelosi, in an opinion piece published by The Washington Post on her arrival in Taiwan, said, “We must stand by Taiwan. It is essential that America and our allies make clear that we never give in to autocrats”.

Pelosi, who led a congressional delegation to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the spring, is framing her Taiwan trip as part of a broader mission at a time when “the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.” Over the decades, Pelosi has made a mission of showing support for embattled democracy movements.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Photo Credit: Twitter/@MOFA_Taiwan)

Also, Pelosi had planned this trip in April, but it got postponed after she tested positive for Covid-19.

WHY IS CHINA ANGRY ON PELOSI'S VISIT TO TAIWAN?

Firstly, China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and as per the country, the presence of a senior figure from the US here would indicate a kind of American support for Taiwan’s independence.

The other reason behind China being angry is that during a phone call with Biden last week, President Xi had warned that it was "playing with fire". Despite this, Pelosi landed there, ignoring the threats.

HOW HAS CHINA RESPONDED?

Reacting to Pelosi's arrival, China's Foreign Ministry said the trip would have a "severe impact on the political foundation of China-US relations." "China will definitely take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to the US Speaker's visit," the statement read.

A spokesman for China's Ministry of Defense, as reported by CNN, said the People's Liberation Army was "on high alert" and would launch "a series of targeted military operations to counteract the situation, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely thwart the interference of external forces and 'Taiwan independence' secessionist schemes."

WHAT'S US STAND ON TAIWAN AND HOW HAS IT RESPONDED?

The Biden administration has said that the United States remains committed to its “one-China policy." The US has maintained a ‘One China’ policy since the 1970s, under which it recognises Taiwan as a part of China. But it has unofficial ties with Taiwan as well. Beijing considers Taiwan a part of China, threatens it frequently, and has not ruled out taking the island by military force at any time.

Also, while Biden expressed some wariness about Pelosi's trip, his administration has not openly opposed it. Prior to Pelosi's visit, the US had said it was up to her to decide whether to go.

On Monday, the American military had increased its movements in the Indo-Pacific region and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and its strike group were in the Philippine Sea, according to The Independent.

WHAT'S TAIWAN'S TAKE ON PELOSI'S TRIP?

"US-Taiwan friendship forever" -- the message welcoming Pelosi showed up on the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper at the airport. The US Speaker was received by Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

On Wednesday, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met Pelosi and her delegation at the Presidential Palace and said, "We will do whatever it takes to strengthen Taiwan’s sovereignty."

"Speaker Pelosi has not only supported Taiwan for a long time, but also paid attention to Taiwan's democratic development and regional peace and security," The Independent quoted Presidential Spokesperson Xavier Chang as saying.

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US defends Pelosi's Taiwan visit as angry China warns of 'consequences'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip did not constitute a violation of Chinese sovereignty, claims Washington but Beijing warns America will "pay the price for its own mistakes."

Nancy Pelosi's trip is "extremely dangerous", says China and warns the "consequences are extremely serious." (AP)

The United States has defended House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan, saying she was within her rights to visit the island state even as enraged China repeated its warning that Pelosi's visit will have consequences.

The Biden administration wants to keep tensions between Washington and Beijing worsened by a high-level visit to Taiwan from boiling over into a conflict, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said late on Tuesday. 

He said Pelosi was within her rights to visit Taiwan but also stressed that the trip did not constitute a violation of Chinese sovereignty or America's longstanding "one-China" policy.

"What we don't want to see is this spiral into any kind of a crisis or conflict," Kirby told reporters in a briefing. "There's just no reason to amp this up," he added.

Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on a trip she said shows an unwavering American commitment to the island state, but China condemned the highest-level US visit in 25 years as a threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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US envoy summoned

Beijing said that Pelosi's trip was "extremely dangerous" and warned the "consequences are extremely serious." 

It also summoned the US ambassador in Beijing to slam Pelosi's "egregious" trip to Taiwan. China said, "it will not sit idly by."

Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng said the United States "shall pay the price for its own mistakes" and urged Washington to "immediately address its wrongdoings, take practical measures to undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit to Taiwan."

Chinese warplanes meanwhile buzzed the line dividing the Taiwan Strait before her arrival, and the Chinese military announced joint air and sea drills near Taiwan starting on Tuesday night and test launches of conventional missiles in the sea east of Taiwan, with the Chinese state news agency Xinhua describing live-fire drills and other exercises around Taiwan from Thursday to Sunday.

Kirby said that the United States will continue to operate in the seas and skies of the Western Pacific. Beyond the military moves, Kirby said China could use "economic coercion" against Taiwan without going into detail.

North Korea 'denounces' visit

Meanwhile, North Korea's Foreign Ministry criticised what it called US "imprudent interference" in China's internal affairs, the official KCNA said.

The ministry spokesperson said they "vehemently denounce" any external force's interference in the issue of Taiwan and "fully support" China, its major ally and economic lifeline.

"It is the due right of a sovereign state to take countermeasures against the moves of the outside forces openly interfering in its internal affairs and destroying its territorial integrity," the unidentified official was quoted by KCNA as saying.

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British lawmakers warned against Taiwan visit

In the UK, China's ambassador Zheng Zeguang vowed "severe consequences" if British lawmakers visit Taiwan, the Guardian reported.

Visits would interfere in China's internal affairs and would lead to severe consequences in China-UK relations, Zheng said at a news conference in London, the report said.

"We call on the UK side to abide by the Sino-UK joint communique and not to underestimate the extreme sensitivity of the Taiwan issue, and not to follow the US' footsteps," the Guardian quoted Zheng as saying.

Beijing considers Taiwan a "breakaway province," but the latter has maintained its self-rule since 1949 and enjoys diplomatic ties with at least 14 countries.

Interactions between Washington and Taipei have grown significantly since the tenure of former US president Donald Trump, with former and sitting lawmakers making trips to the island home to more than 25 million people.

The US formally recognised China in 1979 and shifted diplomatic relations from Taipei to Beijing, and accepted Taiwan as part of the mainland under Washington's One China policy.

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Asian stocks decline amid tensions over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Stocks across the board tumbled as jitters about an escalation in regional tension with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set to begin a trip to Taiwan, adding to fears about the risk of global recession.

The week began with China, Europe and the United States reporting weakening factory activity, with that in the US decelerating to its lowest level since August 2020. (Reuters Archive)

Asian shares have been mostly lower amid concerns about regional stability as an expected visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan prompted threats from Beijing.

Benchmarks headed downward across the board in the region in early trading on Tuesday, including Japan, China, South Korea and Australia.

US long-term Treasury yields dropped to a four-month low, pulling the US dollar down, amid a bid for safer assets after China threatened repercussions in the event of the visit by Pelosi to the self-ruled island, which China claims as its territory. Crude oil also sank.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 declined 1.4 percent to 27,594.73. South Korea's Kospi slipped 0.5 percent to 2,439.62. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 2.5 percent to 19,675.87, while the Shanghai Composite dove 2.3 percent to 3,186.27.

Meanwhile, Australian stocks pared declines and the Aussie dollar weakened after the central bank raised the key rate by an as-expected 50 basis points, with markets interpreting changes to the accompanying policy statement as dovish.

Taiwan visit tensions

China sees Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly warned of “serious consequences” if the reported trip to the island goes ahead. 

Pelosi has said she is visiting Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for talks on a variety of topics, including trade, Covid-19, climate change and security.

While there have been no official announcements, local media in Taiwan reported Pelosi will arrive on Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking elected US official to visit in more than 25 years.

The week began with China, Europe and the United States reporting weakening factory activity, with that in the US decelerating to its lowest level since August 2020.

That sank crude, with Brent futures edging down to $99.27 a barrel on Tuesday after losing almost $4 overnight. 

US West Texas Intermediate futures also eased to $93.26, extending Monday's almost $5 slide.

The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield fell as low as 2.53 percent in Tokyo trade, the lowest since April 5, amid wagers the slowdown could spur the US Federal Reserve to ease off the policy-tightening pedal. 

The bonds also benefited from safety-seeking demand before Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

That helped the US dollar slide as low as 130.40 yen for the first time since June 6. The euro jumped as high as $1.0294, a level not seen since July 5.

The Taiwan dollar slipped to its lowest level in more than two years on the weaker side of 30 per US dollar.

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US Pelosi's 'provocative' Taiwan visit to undermine ties — China

China's UN envoy said that such a visit by Nancy Pelosi should not be compared to the last time a US House speaker visited the island claimed by Beijing in 1997.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP)

A visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan would undermine China and the United States' relationship, China's UN Ambassador Zhang Jun said.

Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it would not be intimidated by Chinese warnings to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip.

"Such a visit is apparently very much dangerous, very much provocative," Zhang told a news conference on Monday to mark the start of China's presidency of the UN Security Council for August. 

"If such a visit happens it will also undermine the relationship between China and the United States," he added.

He also said that such a visit by Pelosi should not be compared to the last time a US House speaker visited the island claimed by Beijing in 1997.

"An early mistake does not make the following mistake legitimate," Zhang said. "Furthermore the situation in Taiwan is also changing with the support of some external forces."

"Taiwan's tendency towards independence is further developing. If we do not take appropriate, forceful action to stop it ... the situation might be even out of control," Zhang told reporters in New York.

'One-China policy'

China's UN envoy urged Washington to honor its commitment to the one-China principle, which he said US President Joe Biden reiterated during a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week.

Washington follows a "one-China policy" that recognises Beijing, not Taipei, diplomatically. But it is obliged by US law to provide the democratically governed Taiwan with the means to defend itself, and pressure has mounted in Congress for more explicit support.

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces attacked.

Zhang stressed on Monday: "We will do whatever we can to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity."

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Nancy Pelosi's Asia visit itinerary leaves out mention of possible stop in Taiwan

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office announced early Sunday morning that she plans to visit at least four Asian countries during her trip to the region, but a stop in Taiwan was notably left out.

Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region that includes stops in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. The trip will center on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region, her office said in a press release.

"Today, our Congressional delegation travels to the Indo-Pacific to reaffirm America’s strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region," Pelosi said in the release.  

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Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region that includes stops in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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"In Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, our delegation will hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further advance our shared interests and values, including peace and security, economic growth and trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights and democratic governance," she continued.

Pelosi added, "Under the strong leadership of President Biden, America is firmly committed to smart, strategic engagement in the region, understanding that a free and flourishing Indo-Pacific is crucial to prosperity in our nation and around the globe."

The Congressional delegation will include Reps. Gregory Meeks of New York, Mark Takano of California, Suzan DelBene of Washington, Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Andy Kim of New Jersey.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Building in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.  (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Pelosi's announcement comes after President Joe Biden said earlier this month that U.S. military officials believe a visit to Taiwan from the Speaker is "not a good idea."

The People's Republic of China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. The Chinese military has frequently sent planes into Taiwan's airspace to test the region's air defense zone and the country has warned the U.S. against Pelosi visiting. She would be the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island county since 1997. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Biden in a phone call Thursday that the U.S. must not "play with fire" on Taiwan.

"Those who play with fire will perish by it. It is hoped that the US will be clear-eyed about this," a Chinese readout of the Biden-Xi call said.

While the U.S. does not have official relations with Taiwan, it has increased engagements with the island and has tried to discourage China from invading.

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Pelosi's trip will center on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region, her office said in a press release. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

China has become angered over the potential of Pelosi visiting Taiwan, with Beijing warning that there will be consequences if the Speaker stops on the island. Chinese officials have said Pelosi visiting Taiwan would violate the One China Policy and would constitute aiding an illegal rebellion.

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A Chinese state media personality even suggested shooting down the Speaker's plane if she does visit.

On Saturday, China held live-fire military exercises in the Taiwan Strait.

Fox News' Timothy H.J. Nerozzi contributed to this report. 

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Xi, Biden to talk as US military prepares for Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

US officials say if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes to Taiwan, the military will increase its movement of forces and assets in the Indo-Pacific region as Presidents Biden and Xi prepare to talk on Thursday.

Chinese officials said a visit by Pelosi would be viewed as a change in US policy and treated as a provocation. (AP)

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are set to speak amid new tension between Washington and Beijing over China's claims on Taiwan.

The planned talks between the two leaders on Thursday — the fifth in a series of regular check-ins — have been in the works for weeks. 

But the possibility of a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the top congressional Democrat and second in line of succession to the presidency, has added fresh strain to the complicated relationship.

Pelosi hasn't confirmed plans to visit Taiwan, but Biden last week told reporters that US military officials believed it was "not a good idea" for the speaker to visit the island at the moment. 

US officials told The Associated Press that if Pelosi goes to Taiwan, the military would increase its movement of forces and assets in the Indo-Pacific region. 

They declined to provide details, but said that fighter jets, ships, surveillance assets and other military systems would likely be used to provide overlapping rings of protection for her flight to Taiwan and any time on the ground there.

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'Support for Taiwan'

Pelosi would be the highest-ranking US elected official to visit Taiwan since Republican Newt Gingrich visited the island in 1997 when he served as House speaker.

“It’s important for us to show support for Taiwan,” Pelosi said. “None of us have ever said we’re for independence when it comes to Taiwan. That’s up to Taiwan to decide.”

Administration officials have privately stressed to Pelosi that traveling to Taiwan could further complicate a delicate status quo.

Beijing is warning that it will take “forceful measures” should Pelosi visit the self-ruled island of Taiwan that China claims as part of its territory.

Chinese officials said a visit by Pelosi would be viewed as a change in US policy and treated as a provocation.

“If the US insists on going its own way, China will take forceful measures to resolutely respond and counter it, and we will do what we say,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.

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China might militarily interfere in US Pelosi's Taiwan visit — report

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The private rhetoric suggested a possible military response, the Financial Times cited several people familiar with the situation as saying.

US President Biden appeared to cast doubt on the reported Pelosi trip to Taiwan. (Reuters)

China has issued stark private warnings to the Biden administration about a possible trip to Taiwan in August by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Financial Times reported.

Saturday's report cited six people familiar with the Chinese warnings as saying they were significantly stronger than the threats that Beijing has made in the past when it was unhappy with US actions or policy on Taiwan, which is claimed by China.

The private rhetoric suggested a possible military response, the Financial Times cited several people familiar with the situation as saying.

The White House National Security Council and the State Department declined to comment on the report.

China has been stepping up military activity around Taiwan seeking to pressure the democratically-elected government there to accept Chinese sovereignty. 

Taiwan's government says only the island's 23 million people can decide their future, and while it wants peace will defend itself if attacked.

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'Not a good idea'

On July 18, the Financial Times reported that Pelosi plans to visit Taiwan in August.

A day later, China's foreign ministry said that a visit to Taiwan by Pelosi would seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States would bear the consequences of its response.

On Wednesday, US President Joe Biden said he plans to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping by the end of the month. Biden appeared to cast doubt on the reported Pelosi trip to Taiwan.

"I think that the military thinks it's not a good idea right now, but I don't know what the status of it is," Biden told reporters.

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