Explainer: Why did Pelosi's visit cause a stir?

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Updated: Aug 7, 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan sparked outrage across China.

Her trip was viewed by many as a violation of the one-China principle.

What is the one-China principle? Why such a strong reaction? And why does China maintain Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory?

Let's break down the facts and take a brief look at history.

Host: Ian Goodrum

Video editor: Ma Chi, Yan Maoqiang, Cao Zinan

Supervisor: Wang Jianfen

Executive producer: Han Lei, Zhang Chunyan

Producer: Wang Hao

 

 

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