The United States government has received private warnings from Chinese officials due to the planned trip of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Military involvement is a consequence mentioned in the warnings which turned out to be stronger than the publically made warnings made previously.

Earlier this week, Chinese foreign ministry officials vowed to “take a resolute and strong response to any Twain visit by Pelosi.” The warnings are nothing new as China typically responds angrily when countries deal directly with Taiwan. President Joe Biden has previously raised doubts on whether the visit would proceed as the United States military officials have said “It’s not a good idea right now.”

Taiwan has witnessed an upbeat in Chinese military activity as the nation aims to apply pressure on the Taiwanese government to accept Chinese sovereignty. Taiwan has said the people of the island can decide their future.

President Joe Biden is set to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping by the end of