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US Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit: China imposes sanctions on Taiwan

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China imposed severe sanctions on the import of fruits and seafood from Taiwan and halted sand supplies to the island on Wednesday following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi's visit has sparked a diplomatic row among the countries. Notably, it's only the second visit of any elected representative of the US to Taiwan in the last 25 years.