Pelosi To Visit Taiwan, Sparking Outrage From China
We ran the numbers: There are 1,858 news articles covering this topic. 8% (147) are left-leaning, 54% (995) are centrist, and 39% (716) are right-leaning.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is likely set to visit Taiwan, sparking outrage from Chinese government officials. While left-leaning articles highlight the White House’s warnings to China about the visit, right-leaning articles highlight China's warnings to the White House.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post focuses on how the White House has warned China to not overreact if Pelosi decides to visit Taiwan, urging them not to use the trip as a pretext for provocation. White House spokesman John Kirby said that “China appears to be positioning itself to take further steps in the coming days and perhaps over longer time horizons,” adding that “nothing about this potential visit — which, oh, by the way, has precedent — would change the status quo.”
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on how the controversy has arisen because China views Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent country. Pelosi’s visit also comes in the wake of the U.S. sending weapons to the island to help defend it against China. The article also notes how Biden has stated that the Pentagon does not believe it is smart for Pelosi to visit Taiwan, but that the choice is ultimately up to her.
A right-leaning article from Fox News focuses on warnings from Chinese government officials about Pelosi’s visit. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry stated that “China will take resolute and strong measures to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. As for what measures exactly we will take, let's wait and see if she dares making the visit.”
From the left
White House warns China not to overreact to expected Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Washington Post
From the center
China again threatens 'consequences' if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
USA Today