China said it would impose sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she defied Beijing by visiting Taiwan. It is reported by Bloomberg.

Chinese Foreign Ministry announces action against Pelosi and her immediate family.

Pelosi is the highest US official facing China's 'punishment'. Last year, Beijing imposed sanctions on former US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.. He called for recognition of Taiwan as a "

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