Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Raises U.S.-China Tensions

Provocations could include firing missiles near Taiwan, or large-scale air or naval activities, U.S. National Security Council coordinator John Kirby said.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said in a statement it has a full grasp of the military activities and will appropriately dispatch forces in reaction to any “enemy threats.”

Taiwan is a self-ruled island but claimed by China, which sees it as a breakaway province. Beijing has warned of "serious consequences" if Mrs. Pelosi visits.