Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Wednesday, going against a trend of Taipei’s diplomatic allies switching their allegiance to China. Pena, during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, affirmed “our commitment as Paraguayans to stand with the people of Taiwan for the next five years.” Paraguay is one of only 13 countries in the world – and the last remaining in South America – that recognize Taiwan as a country and do not have diplomatic relations with China. Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies are generally smaller countries in Central America, the Caribbean and South Pacific, along with Eswatini in southern Africa and Vatican City. China has intensified its campaign to win over Taiwan’s diplomatic allies since independence-leaning Tsai took office in 2016, in part by offering infrastructure investments to developing countries.

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Paraguay expells Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Paraguay expells Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan

Firstpost  

In a curt statement, Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had revoked the visa of Xu Wei, a senior Chinese envoy to Latin America who was in Paraguay for an annual UNESCO meeting, declaring him persona non grata Paraguay on Thursday accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering with its domestic affairs and gave him 24 hours to leave the …

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.

Live Mint  

PALAU—For Taiwan, an island democracy isolated and intimidated by its far larger rival regime in Beijing, a key to its fight for security and recognition lies in a handful of even smaller island democracies in the Pacific. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has been traveling across the region this week to shore up support from those countries—three of Taipei’s dozen remaining …

Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America, where trade concerns have led some countries to end relations with Taiwan. Xu allegedly told lawmakers that they must choose between relations with Taiwan and China after a surprise appearance at Paraguay’s Congress. On Wednesday, Xu skipped the UNESCO meeting and instead met with officials in Paraguay’s capital of Asuncion, where he …

Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan

CNN  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay AP — Paraguay on Thursday kicked out a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic affairs and urging the South American nation to break off ties and long friendship with Taiwan. In a curt statement, Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had revoked the visa of Xu Wei, a senior Chinese envoy to Latin America who …

Lithuania slammed for expulsion of diplomats
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lithuania slammed for expulsion of diplomats

China Daily  

China on Monday strongly condemned and firmly rejected Lithuania's designation of some Chinese diplomatic personnel as "persona non grata", urging the country to abide by the one-China principle and foster conditions for the normalization of bilateral ties. Without any explanation, Lithuania's Foreign Ministry declared on Friday some personnel working in the Office of the Charge d'Affaires of China in Lithuania …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

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Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his trip to the South Pacific, in a move expected to draw objection from China. Lai is due to depart Taiwan on Saturday for a weeklong trip to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — three diplomatic allies of the self-ruled island. On Thursday, …

Paraguay, one of Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies, says it won’t break ties in favor of China
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Paraguay, one of Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies, says it won’t break ties in favor of China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s foreign minister said his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island Friday. Paraguay is the only country in South America and one of 12 worldwide that recognizes Taiwan as a country, but it also …

Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China

The Independent  

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Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Al Jazeera  

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough to keep Beijing at bay. “That is part of the reason why Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are very important even if they are all quite small economically and demographically,” he said. “But Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have a seat at the table in these organisations …

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from China. He said Wellington Koo will head the Defense Ministry at a time when Taiwan is upgrading its defenses against China with new ships, submarines, warplanes, missile systems and other land-based defenses. …

After Nauru, Taiwan ally Guatemala mulls switching sides, likely to initiate commercial ties with China
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After Nauru, Taiwan ally Guatemala mulls switching sides, likely to initiate commercial ties with China

India TV News  

Guatemala City: In yet another jolt to Taiwan, Guatemala is considering reaching out to develop formal trade ties with China, the Central American country's foreign minister told Reuters on Monday. The Central American country is one of a handful of Taiwan's remaining allies, as countries increasingly side with the world's second largest economy China, which claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its …

China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
11 months ago

China formally restores diplomatic relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Ministry said on January 24 that Beijing has formally restored diplomatic relations with Nauru after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month. China has been gradually poaching Taiwan's diplomatic allies, partly to punish the ruling Democratic Progressive Party that advocates maintaining the status quo under which Taiwan has its own government, military …

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months ago

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. It remains unclear if Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic …

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
11 months, 1 week ago

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own …

Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect, strongly opposed by China
11 months, 1 week ago

Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect, strongly opposed by China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te, saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual interests.” Marcos’s congratulatory message is likely to be frowned upon by China, which claims the self-governing island as its own territory to …

Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Republic of Nauru goes over to China
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Republic of Nauru goes over to China

The Hindu  

Nauru will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, the government of the small Pacific Islands nation said on Monday, marking Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election. The Nauru government said that "in the best interests" of the country and its people it was seeking full resumption of diplomatic relations with China. "This …

US delegation praises Taiwan’s democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election
11 months, 1 week ago

US delegation praises Taiwan’s democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Retired U.S. officials met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday and praised the island’s democratic processes under which it elected a new president and legislature over the weekend in defiance of China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and threat to annex it by military force. “Taiwan’s democracy has set a shining example for the world, a …

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to the African nation of Eswatini, one of her island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said as she departed Taiwan. …

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

The Independent  

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New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president on Tuesday. Peña took the presidential oath outside the government palace in the capital of Asunción in a ceremony attended by several regional leaders and Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai. “We …

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

The Independent  

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Taiwan's Vice President leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan's Vice President leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s Vice President left on Saturday on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. Mr. Lai said he would meet officials of other governments ”so that the international society understands Taiwan is a country that persists …

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s vice president left Saturday on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. Lai said he would meet officials of other governments ”so that the international society understands Taiwan is a country that …

Paraguay 'would love' more trade with China, but Taiwan better for development
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay 'would love' more trade with China, but Taiwan better for development

The Hindu  

Paraguay "would love" to do more trade with China, but Taiwan offers the best bet for moving the largely agricultural economy up the value chain, the country's President-elect Santiago Pena said on Saturday on a visit to Taipei. Mr. Pena pledged during his election campaign to maintain more than six decades of relations with Taiwan despite pressure from Paraguay's agricultural …

Paraguay’s president-elect begins Taiwan visit that’s meant to foster closer ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay’s president-elect begins Taiwan visit that’s meant to foster closer ties

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, landed in Taipei on Tuesday for a visit meant to reinforce relations between Taiwan and one of its few remaining diplomatic allies. Pena, who takes office next month, is to meet with top political leaders including President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai, who is also the governing Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate …

Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan
1 year, 6 months ago

Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Honduran counterpart Enrique Reina took part in the inauguration of the embassy on Sunday morning, China’s official CCTV said. The president also …

Honduras opens embassy in China after cutting ties with Taiwan
1 year, 6 months ago

Honduras opens embassy in China after cutting ties with Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Honduras established formal ties with China in March, becoming the latest country to break ties with Taiwan. China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Honduran counterpart Enrique Reina took part in the inauguration of the embassy on Sunday morning, China’s official CCTV reported on Sunday. The symbol of the two sides’ strengthening diplomatic ties came during Honduran President Xiomara Castro’s …

Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with Taiwan
1 year, 6 months ago

Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Honduran President Xiomara Castro arrived in Shanghai on Friday on her first visit since China established ties with her nation, pulling it away from former diplomatic ally Taiwan. Beijing has intensified its battle to win away Taiwan’s diplomatic allies since independence-leaning Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016. Beijing’s latest victory comes as tensions have risen …

Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties. Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Peña has said he will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan, following a bruising campaign that saw relations with the self-governing island thrown into question. The statement, which followed a congratulatory call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, indicated …

Paraguay: Ex-president’s influence in question after victory
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraguay: Ex-president’s influence in question after victory

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Conservative Santiago Peña’s overwhelming win in Paraguay’s presidential election not only reaffirmed the long-ruling Colorado Party’s hold on power but raised questions about the future role of his powerful political mentor, who has been accused of corruption by the United States. While celebrating the victory, Peña openly thanked his mentor, former President Horacio Cartes, who was standing …

Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign

Al Jazeera  

Pena’s conservative Colorado Party was facing a tough challenge from the left over corruption, and poverty. Santiago Pena has won Paraguay’s election, returning the conservative Colorado Party to government after a tightly-contested campaign that had threatened to end its seven-decade hold on power. “We have a lot to do, after the last years of economic stagnation, of fiscal deficit, the …

Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections

Al Jazeera  

Paraguay’s presidential election features opposing views about whether to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Honduras announced that, after decades of having diplomatic relations with Taiwan, its government would switch to recognising the People’s Republic of China as the “only legitimate government that represents all of China”. “Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory,” the Honduras foreign ministry affirmed on …

Firm stands made against collusion by US, Taiwan
1 year, 8 months ago

Firm stands made against collusion by US, Taiwan

China Daily  

Protesters from Chinese American groups gather on Tuesday in front of a hotel in Los Angeles, California, the United States, where the leader of the Taiwan region Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to stay. Tsai hailed "unwavering support" from the US, while McCarthy said arms sales to Taiwan should continue. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that, in essence, the US …

Belize, Guatemala reaffirm Taiwan ties during Tsai visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Belize, Guatemala reaffirm Taiwan ties during Tsai visit

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Belize on Monday reaffirmed its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the second country to do so in a week as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen travels across Central America in an effort to shore up a dwindling number of allies. The Central American nations represent two of Taiwan’s 13 formal allies across the world, a number that has dipped …

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China

Firstpost  

Belize City, Belize: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday thanked Belize for its diplomatic support amid “constant threats and pressure” from China. Taiwan, Tsai added in an address to Belize’s National Assembly, faced “constant threats and pressure from the neighbor on the other side of the Taiwan Strait.” Other than Guatemala and Belize, Taiwan retains diplomatic ties with 11 other …

After contentious U.S. visit, Taiwan's President arrives in Central America
1 year, 8 months ago

After contentious U.S. visit, Taiwan's President arrives in Central America

The Hindu  

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala on March 31 on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China. Ms. Tsai's visit to Guatemala and its Central American neighbour Belize comes after Honduras became the latest country to cut diplomatic ties with Taipei in favour of Beijing. She held …

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America. “While our policy has not changed, what has changed is Beijing’s growing coercion – like trying to cut off Taiwan’s relations with …

Taiwan President Tsai scrambles for allies in Central America visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President Tsai scrambles for allies in Central America visit

The Hindu  

As Taiwan's diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island's remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America. “While our policy has not changed, what has changed is Beijing's growing coercion — like trying to cut off Taiwan's relations with countries around …

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

The Independent  

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China renews warnings as Taiwan’s Tsai stops over in US
1 year, 8 months ago

China renews warnings as Taiwan’s Tsai stops over in US

Associated Press  

BEIJING — As Taiwan’s president began a stopover in the United States on her way to Central America, China said it was closely watching and would “resolutely safeguard our sovereignty and territorial integrity.” China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be brought under its control by force if necessary, and portrays the self-governing island democracy of 23 million people …

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s President is beginning a swing through the United States and Central America, a visit aimed at showing that her self-ruled island has allies as it faces a rising threat from China. Taiwan was carefully calibrating President Tsai Ing-wen's stops in the United States, and as always forgoing any official meetings with senior U.S. leaders in Washington, in an effort …

WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy – and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets …

Explained: Why Taiwan president’s visit to US will only worsen tensions
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: Why Taiwan president’s visit to US will only worsen tensions

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen is heading to the United States. The US should “refrain from arranging Tsai Ing-wen’s transit visits and even contact with American officials and take concrete actions to fulfill its solemn commitment not to support Taiwan independence,” she said. Speaking later Wednesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China will “closely follow the development of the …

In New York, Taiwan leader says ties with US ‘closer than ever’
1 year, 8 months ago

In New York, Taiwan leader says ties with US ‘closer than ever’

Al Jazeera  

Beijing has condemned Tawain President Tsai Ing-wen’s stop in the US, with a Chinese official pledging to ‘fight back’. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has hailed the island’s relations with the United States during a stopover on her way to Central America, a “transit” that has been condemned by Beijing. Tsai’s trip comes days after Honduras established ties with Beijing and …

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader
1 year, 8 months ago

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan’s president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles. The U.S. should “refrain from arranging Tsai Ing-wen’s transit visits and even contact with American officials and take concrete actions to fulfill its solemn commitment not to support Taiwan independence,” she said. Speaking later Wednesday, Chinese …

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