Joe Biden administration officials are concerned that China could try to declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of a possible visit from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to try to disrupt the trip. CNN writes about this, referring to one of the White House officials..

According to the publication, the US authorities believe that in order to prevent Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, China may also send its fighter jets to Taiwan's self-declared air defense zone, which could provoke a response from Taiwan and the United States.. How exactly the countries will respond, the official did not specify..

CNN notes that in recent months, China has repeatedly sent military aircraft to Taiwan's self-declared air defense identification zone, which is not a violation of international law..

However, this usually leads Taiwan to take precautionary measures, sometimes flying its own fighters..

According to three people familiar with the planning process for diplomatic visits, Pelosi was going to Taiwan in the coming weeks.. However, if on the eve of departure there is a threat of a military clash between the air forces of Taiwan and China, Pelosi's visit may again not take place..

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