U.S.-Taiwan meeting prompts muted Chinese reaction, but more measures may be coming.

China has deployed warships around Taiwan and warned of "resolute and forceful measures" after Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The meeting was meant to signal that the U.S. would come to Taiwan's rescue if China tries to seize it by force. China considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory and has vowed to use force to "reunite" it with the mainland if necessary. While the immediate reaction from Beijing appeared muted, analysts expect China to take action to punish Taiwan. The U.S. has also sent a group of lawmakers to Taiwan to discuss security and trade issues.