RT explores why Pelosi’s Taiwan visit is a big deal

RT explores why Pelosi’s Taiwan visit is a big deal FILE PHOTO. Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly press conference at the US Capitol. ©Nathan Howard / Getty Images US officials

China is pushing back against what it perceives as an attack on its sovereignty.

US officials have been downplaying the significance of the possible visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, alleging that China is overreacting. But from Beijing’s standpoint it’s a really big deal, as it exemplifies what they see as Washington’s erosion of the status quo that has existed for over four decades.

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