U.S. House speaker Pelosi looks to visit Japan in August: sources

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to visit Japan early next month, diplomatic sources said Wednesday, amid reports that she is considering a trip to Taiwan in a move almost certain to trigger an outcry from China.Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, if realized, would be the first by a serving U.S. House speaker in 25 years. The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has been enhancing ties with the self-ruled democratic island.China has been increasing its pressure on Taiwan, which Beijing views as a renegade province awaiting reunification with the mainland, by force …READ FULL ARTICLE