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'Play with fire and you will get burned': China's Xi's fierce warning to Biden on Taiwan in two-hour call as tensions reach boiling point and White House braces for potential military response to Nancy Pelosi's trip

President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday morning amid rising tensions with Taiwan

Xi said during the two-hour call, according to Chinese state media: 'Those who play with fire will only get burnt. Hope the U.S. side can see this clearly'

The call is the fifth time the leaders spoke since Biden took office last year

Chinese press reports that Taiwan will 'bear the wrath of Beijing' should House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island go forward



China's President Xi Jinping warned Joe Biden 'those who play with fire will get burned' during a two-hour call Thursday morning amid rising tensions over Taiwan, according to Chinese state media.

The fifth call between the world leaders since President Biden took office comes amid simmering tensions and a potential impending visit to Taiwan from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Biden released an image on Twitter of him in the Oval Office on the phone with Xi.

'Today I spoke with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China as part of our efforts to deepen lines of communication, responsibly manage our differences, and address issues of mutual interest,' he wrote along with the image.

The last time Biden and Xi last spoke was in March of this year – shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Chinese state media released some excerpts from the call, including Xi telling Biden: 'Those who play with fire will only get burnt. Hope the U.S. side can see this clearly.'

The leader of the People's Republic of China also said he firmly opposes Taiwan independence and the interference of external forces.

On the other hand, Biden expressed the U.S. stance on the issue has not changed, according to a read out of the meeting.

'On Taiwan, President Biden underscored that the United States policy has not changed and that the United States strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait,' the readout states.



U.S. military leaders warn of the emerging threat from China and claim that Pelosi's trip to Taiwan could cause ripple effects.

Taiwan has been ramping up its largest ever military drills as its giant neighbor China bristles over a prospective visit to the island by Speaker Pelosi.

Tensions have been rising recently as Beijing has issued escalating warnings about repercussions should Pelosi's visit to Taiwan go ahead.

The South China Morning Post reported that Taiwan would have to 'bear the wrath of Beijing' should the visit go forward. Beijing is likely to ramp up military pressure on the island during Pelosi's time there.

'Possible action includes sending multiple warplanes across the median line that separates the Taiwan Strait,' said Chieh Chung, a senior researcher at the National Policy Foundation think tank, noting that this happened when former US undersecretary of state Keith Krach visited Taiwan in 2020.



When asked Wednesday about the upcoming trip and whether she plans to go forward with making it, Pelosi said she wouldn't comment on her movements for security reasons.

Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries reiterated this point Wednesday.

'The Speaker does not comment on her travel plans for a variety of reasons, including security, and neither will I,' he told reporters.

Beijing says that it would view Pelosi's visit as a provocation.

While the island of Taiwan governs itself, China considers it part of its territory – leading to heightened tensions in an area already strained by conflict.

National Security Council Spokesperson and former Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said it's important for Biden to connect with Xi on a regularly basis.

'The president wants to make sure that the lines of communication with President Xi remain open because they need to,' Kirby told reporters during the White House briefing Wednesday.

'There are issues where we can cooperate with China on, and there are issues where obviously there are friction and tension.'

Kirby added: 'This is one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the world today, with ramifications well beyond both individual countries.'

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said over the weekend that China has become significantly more aggressive and a bigger threat to the U.S. and its allies over the last five years.

'The message is the Chinese military, in the air and at sea, have become significantly more and noticeably more aggressive in this particular region,' Milley said during a stop in Indonesia on Sunday.



General Milley, during a trip to the Indo-Pacific, said Sunday that the number of intercepts by Chinese aircraft and ships in the region has increased significantly in the last half decade.

He also said the number of unsafe interactions by China against the U.S. and other partner forces has risen by similar proportions.

The U.S. is doubling down on its efforts to strengthen its relationships with Pacific nations as a counterbalance to China as it tries to expand its presence and influence.

The Biden administration considers China its 'pacing threat' and America's primary long-term security challenge – and Milley's trip to the region was sharply focused on the threat coming from China.

If the Chinese would view Pelosi visiting Taiwan as a provocation, would they be okay with her visiting Beijing? Permanently? They can have her.

I get there is some symbolism in her visit.

But really, seriously, what impact would Pelosi have in visiting Taiwan? She's dumber then doornails. We might as well send Dumb And Dumber; they'd probably be suited to whatever the agenda is unless it's orally based.

The best outcome is that she doesn't erode our relationship with Taiwan. And that the people in Taiwan don't see how stupid our government really is.

I think it's in prc's best interest to actually let the oral orator to visit Taiwan. She will probably do more damage than good.

The Big Guy likes fires.

They bring back memories of such simpler times in Scranton, roasting marshmallows, smores and the occasional campfire ditty...

wait...

what...

ice cream?

Meanwhile, we’re selling part (6 million barrels) of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Chinese. Naturally, Hunter Biden is somehow involved with the Chinese company, who was apparently not the high bidder for the oil.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/...ds-show_4621191.html

“Never underestimate Joe’s ability to screw things up”, to paraphrase Braaack Obama.

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Originally posted by OcCurt:
The Big Guy likes fires.

They bring back memories of such simpler times in Scranton, roasting marshmallows, smores and the occasional campfire ditty...

wait...

what...

ice cream?

You left out Beau.

On a serious note, China could bring us to our knees tomorrow (we're already on one) and Xi knows it. They control so much of what keeps our country going right now that if they cut that off, we'd be finished. The sad part is, since the days of Nixon we've handed it over to them with a smile.

Talk, talk, talk…words, words, words. The red panda isn’t going to overtly do anything.

The Chinese own Biden, maybe not so much Pelosi?

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China Threatens To Retaliate For Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip By Letting Her Return Safely

BEIJING—Warning the United States that the House Speaker would be spared, China reportedly threatened to retaliate Thursday for Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan by letting her return safely. “Should Nancy Pelosi follow through with her planned trip to Taiwan, China will be forced to take the hostile measure to weaken America by allowing her to return unscathed,” said President Xi Jinping, warning that any move by Pelosi to legitimize the Taiwanese regime would be met with a first class ticket back so that she is well-rested and ready to return to legislative matters. “The folly of America’s intransigence on China’s territorial claims will be be made clear when Ms. Pelosi is permitted to set foot back on U.S. soil and continue to shape national policy. We have the entire might of the Chinese military standing by ready to defend Ms. Pelosi from any possible threat.” At press time, Chinese leadership was tested in their resolve to keep Pelosi alive after hearing her speak.

^^ I figured that was going to be from The Babylon Bee, but meh, The Onion, close enough

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The Chinese own Biden, maybe not so much Pelosi?

The Ukrainians certainly have her… Along with the Bidens, the Heinz-Kerry’s, the Romney’s.

What a goddam joke, this pathetic old man letting himself be bullied and spoken down to like a little bitch

They would have NEVER dared speak this way to Donald Trump. No way no how.

So... What in hell is she going there for anyway? Do the Taiwanese even want the visit? What would her visit accomplish, other than irritating the Chinese? She goes over and yaks endlessly on, blah, blah, blah.
"Oh! Look we are standing up for Taiwan"!
The only real reason I can see for this is as a distraction from the daily disasters of Bidens administration, of which she is part and parcel of.

Did he order the General Tso’s chicken?

Perhaps the ChiComs could bring us to our knees if Crazy Nancy visits, but I doubt it. We’ll find ways to get the things we need. We can’t allow these filthy bastards to dictate to us where our citizens travel, other than their own country. If they take some kind of economic or military action, it may finally be what is needed to extricate us from them. They need us more than we need them. They are an insidious cancer intent on ruling the world.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
So... What in hell is she going there for anyway? Do the Taiwanese even want the visit? What would her visit accomplish, other than irritating the Chinese? She goes over and yaks endlessly on, blah, blah, blah.
"Oh! Look we are standing up for Taiwan"!
The only real reason I can see for this is as a distraction from the daily disasters of Bidens administration, of which she is part and parcel of.

She’s probably going in preparation for a stock trade.

But, but, but the TV told me Trump was gonna get us into WW3

She and Paulli P understand technology… They’re from silicon valley Dontcha know because they live in San Francisco. lol

Fuck the Chinese at this point