The U.S. Navy official said the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was also in the area. Pelosi, a long-time China critic, was expected to arrive in Taipei later on Tuesday, people briefed on the matter said, as the United States said it would not be intimidated by Chinese “saber rattling” over the visit.

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