China Made A Big Fuss Over Taiwan Visit Because I Am A Woman Says Nancy Pelosi

China has already been accused by Taiwan of violating its territorial waters with the drills that began as soon as Pelosi touched down in Taipei the previous evening. The latest outlandish claim was made by Nancy Pelosi saying that China made a big fuss over Taiwan visit because I am a woman.

Update(1545ET): During Nancy Pelosi's short visit to the self governing island of Taiwan, China's government issued a warning for commercial airlines to steer clear of the region as it began live military exercises that effectively cut off the maritime areas surrounding the island, with drills taking place even as close as 12 nautical miles from the Taiwan coast (conventionally considered "terrotorial waters"). Additionally, Xinhua reported that China is conducting joint rocket, Navy, and Air Force exercises just off Taiwan. Furthermore, the Global Times reported in foreboding terms that the PLA is getting ready to launch rockets over Taiwan. Likewise, Axios summarized:

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