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21 Chinese warplanes, including more than a dozen fighter aircraft, flew through Taiwan's air defense zone on the day of Pelosi's visit

Headline from Insider, on the newest of 2 developments

On the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taipei, Chinese warplanes flew through Taiwan's ADIZ. China also kicked off military drills.

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Developments in this update

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  1. No, China didn't threaten to shoot down Pelosi's plane over Taiwan visit

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    21 Chinese warplanes, including more than a dozen fighter aircraft, flew through Taiwan's air defense zone on the day of Pelosi's visit

    Headline from Insider ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    US Military Planning for Possible Pelosi Visit to Taiwan (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    U.S. officials say they have little fear that China would attack Nancy Pelosi’s plane if she flies to Taiwan. But the U.S. House Speaker would be entering one of the world’s hottest spots where a mishap, misstep or misunderstanding could endanger her safety.

  2. Breitbart News

    China Threatens to Aim ‘New Missiles’ at U.S. Ships and Aircraft If Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    China threatens to aim “new missiles” at American planes and aircraft carriers near Taiwan if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits.

  3. Townhall

    Chinese State Media Threatens to Shoot Down Pelosi’s Plane (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Just hours ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s planned trip to Asia, Chinese state media has threatened to shoot down her plane and U.S. military pilots escorting her. If US

  4. Just the News

    Chinese pundit suggests shooting down Pelosi's plane ahead of Taiwan trip (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Tensions between the U.S. and China are at an all-time high amid fears the Chinese government is using the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a litmus test for its own operation against Taiwan

  5. The Washington Free Beacon

    China Warns: Pelosi Trip Marks ‘Invasion’ and Military Has Right to Fire on Her Plane (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    A Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece said on Friday that it could shoot down Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plane if she makes a stop in Taiwan, a move he said is tantamount to an "invasion" of the Island.

  6. Fox News

    Chinese state media personality suggests shooting down Pelosi's plane in Taiwan (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hu Xijin, the former Chief Editor of Chinese state tabloid Global Times, suggested China shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plane if she refuses to abandon plans to visit Taiwan.

  7. PJ Media

    China Threatens to Shoot Pelosi Out of the Sky if She Approaches Taiwan (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Just as we were wondering if Pelosi was going to visit Taiwan, China has thrown down the gauntlet. A Chinese news media outlet affiliated with run by the Communists threatened to blow Pelosi out of th...

  8. Insider

    In a banned tweet, a top state-media commentator reportedly said China could 'forcibly dispel Pelosi's plane' and shoot it down if it flies to Taiwan (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Hu Xijin, a commentator with the Chinese-state-owned Global Times, appeared to threaten House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a tweet that has been blocked.

  9. The Christian Post

    Chinese state media threatens that China could ‘shoot down’ Pelosi’s plane over visit to Taiwan (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    An analyst for a Chinese state-controlled media outlet threatened that the Chinese military could shoot down Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi s plane if U S fighter jets escort her to Taiwan ...

  10. Newsweek

    No, China didn't threaten to shoot down Pelosi's plane over Taiwan visit (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Tensions have been running high over speculation that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi could visit the disputed island of Taiwan during a tour of Asia.

  11. Breitbart News

    Chinese Propagandist: Beijing Should Take Down Pelosi's Plane to Taiwan (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Top Chinese propagandist Hu Xijin calls for the People's Liberation Army to shoot House Speaker Nancy Pelosi down if she visits Taiwan.

  12. BizPac Review

    China accuses WH of lying on Biden phone call, threatens to shoot down Pelosi's plane (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Tensions over Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit escalated with China calling President Biden a liar and threating to shoot down her plane.

  13. Tampa Free Press

    Chinese Ships, Warplanes Taunting Taiwan As Pelosi's Plane Lands In Taipei (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Tampa Free Press's feed description

    U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei, Taiwan at 10:44 p.m. on Tuesday, despite China's warnings. China reportedly escalated military

  14. Insider

    21 Chinese warplanes, including more than a dozen fighter aircraft, flew through Taiwan's air defense zone on the day of Pelosi's visit (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    On the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taipei, Chinese warplanes flew through Taiwan's ADIZ. China also kicked off military drills.

  15. Shore News Network

    Chinese Ships, Warplanes Taunting Taiwan As Pelosi’s Plane Nears Contested Island (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    Chinese Ships, Warplanes Taunting Taiwan As Pelosi’s Plane Nears Contested Island Micaela Burrow on August 2, 2022 China reportedly escalated military

  16. Washington Examiner

    Chinese warplanes hover on border of Taiwan Strait ahead of Pelosi visit (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    China sent warplanes to the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, delivering a powerful warning ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island Tuesday afternoon.

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