California lawmaker leads delegation to Taiwan amid high U.S.-China tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

California lawmaker leads delegation to Taiwan amid high U.S.-China tensions

LA Times  

Despite heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the recent downing of a Chinese balloon, a U.S. congressional delegation led by California Rep. Ro Khanna plans to visit Taiwan this weekend — a move sure to be seen by China as a provocation. “I look forward to learning more about Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and the economic ties between Taiwan and my district of Silicon Valley,” Khanna said in a prepared statement before the trip. “China should not use any visit as a pretext to intensify its actions around Taiwan,” a senior State Department official said Friday. The U.S. has traditionally maintained a “One China” policy — a deliberately ambiguous recognition of the People’s Republic of China, with whom it has diplomatic relations — without abandoning Taiwan’s claim to independence.

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Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China

The Independent  

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China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s Defense Ministry on Thursday denounced U.S. and U.K. affirmations of support for Taiwan’s newly elected government, shortly after the island claimed by Beijing freely chose its new leaders. Col. Wu Qian accused the United Kingdom of pursuing a “Cold War” mentality and attempting to “instigate confrontation.” The comments Thursday came after a a U.S. congressional delegation …

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’
10 months ago

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’

The Hindu  

A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s President on February 22 in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. A visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan two years ago resulted …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny
10 months ago

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s president Thursday in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. Two years ago, a visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan …

A US congressional delegation affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan in first visit since election
11 months ago

A US congressional delegation affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan in first visit since election

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress reaffirmed support for Taiwan during a visit Thursday following its election of a new president. AP AUDIO: A US congressional delegation affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan in first visit since election. President-elect Lai thanked the visiting co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus for their visit, saying that “today’s …

Taiwan VP vows to 'resist annexation' during sensitive U.S. trip
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan VP vows to 'resist annexation' during sensitive U.S. trip

The Hindu  

Taiwanese Vice President William Lai vowed on Sunday "to resist annexation" in a speech given during a weekend trip to the United States that China has opposed. His trip has already roused anger from Beijing, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of China, and which particularly dislikes Mr. Lai, accusing him of espousing separatist views. China had said earlier on …

US Republican presidential hopefuls head to Taiwan, Japan
1 year, 8 months ago

US Republican presidential hopefuls head to Taiwan, Japan

Al Jazeera  

The visits come amid heightened tension over self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory. The Republican governor of the US state of Virginia has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen as Republican hopefuls for the United States 2024 presidential race seek to lift their campaigns with international tours. Glenn Youngkin, a former hedge fund manager who pulled off a …

McCarthy meets President Tsai; calls Taiwan a ‘great friend of America’
1 year, 8 months ago

McCarthy meets President Tsai; calls Taiwan a ‘great friend of America’

The Hindu  

Risking China's anger, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday as a “great friend of America" in a fraught show of U.S. support at a rare high-level, bipartisan meeting on U.S. soil. Speaking carefully to avoid unnecessarily escalating tensions with Beijing, Ms. Tsai and Mr. McCarthy steered clear of calls from hard-liners in the U.S. …

'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks
1 year, 8 months ago

'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks

Firstpost  

California: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday said that democracy is facing an unprecedented challenge and added that the urgency of “keeping the beacon of freedom shining” cannot be understated. According to a CNN report, Tsai standing alongside US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while addressing a presser at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California said, “It is no secret …

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests
1 year, 8 months ago

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests

Associated Press  

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Risking China’s anger, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday as a “great friend of America” in a fraught show of U.S. support at a rare high-level, bipartisan meeting on U.S. soil. Tsai said she stressed to lawmakers Taiwan’s commitment “to defending the peaceful status quo where the people in Taiwan may …

China's top legislature issues statement on meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Tsai Ing-wen
1 year, 8 months ago

China's top legislature issues statement on meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Tsai Ing-wen

China Daily  

BEIJING - The Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on Thursday issued a statement in response to the meeting between US congressional members including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen in the United States. The following is the full text of the statement: On April 6, in disregard of China's strong …

China condemns US-Taiwan meet, vows 'resolute' response
1 year, 8 months ago

China condemns US-Taiwan meet, vows 'resolute' response

Hindustan Times  

China's foreign ministry on Thursday condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California, state media Xinhua reported. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen shake hands in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library after making statements to the press on April 5, 2023 …

For McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, visit marks historic first
1 year, 8 months ago

For McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, visit marks historic first

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The moment was historic — a U.S. House speaker meeting Wednesday with the president of Taiwan for a rare visit on American soil, a high-profile encounter designed to boost support for the island government but already drawing blowback from an enraged China. “It’s a very good debut,” said Newt Gingrich, the Republican former speaker who led a delegation …

Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan defied threats of retaliation by China ahead of an expected meeting between the island’s president and the U.S. House speaker Wednesday that will underscore her government’s claim to sovereignty. The Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles issued a statement Monday saying it opposed any “any form of contact” between Taiwan authorities and the U.S. “The reality and …

Kevin McCarthy to meet Taiwan president today despite dire warnings from Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

Kevin McCarthy to meet Taiwan president today despite dire warnings from Beijing

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sits down with Taiwan’s president on Wednesday for a highly symbolic meeting in California that has already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China. The meeting outside Los Angeles comes on what is technically a stopover for President Tsai Ing-wen, after her two-country trip in Latin America to visit Taiwan’s few remaining official …

US Speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan’s Tsai despite China pressure
1 year, 8 months ago

US Speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan’s Tsai despite China pressure

Al Jazeera  

China has denounced the meeting with Taiwan’s president as a provocation, in violation of its ‘One China’ policy. McCarthy called Tsai “a great friend to America” and added: “I am optimistic we will continue to find ways for the people of America and Taiwan to work together to promote economic freedom, democracy, peace and stability.” Tsai thanked McCarthy for his …

Taiwan president’s meeting with McCarthy inflames divide among local immigrants
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan president’s meeting with McCarthy inflames divide among local immigrants

LA Times  

A scuffle breaks out between supporters of China and supporters of Taiwan as Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visits the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday in Simi Valley. “I would like to add that we are stronger when we are together.” After the meeting, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a written statement, “In response to the egregiously wrong …

Why is China so upset at a meeting between Tsai and McCarthy?
1 year, 8 months ago

Why is China so upset at a meeting between Tsai and McCarthy?

Al Jazeera  

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plan to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California has provoked angry condemnation from Beijing. Tsai has been on a trip to Taiwan’s two remaining diplomatic allies in Central America after Honduras announced at the end of last month that it would recognise the People’s Republic of China over Taiwan. “Over the past few years, …

Tsai-McCarthy meeting will 'further damage' Sino-US relations, says China
1 year, 8 months ago

Tsai-McCarthy meeting will 'further damage' Sino-US relations, says China

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: An upcoming meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will “further damage” relations between Beijing and Washington, China’s consulate in Los Angeles said Monday. The Wednesday meeting, set to take place in California, will “greatly hurt the national feelings of 1.4 billion Chinese people” and undermine “the political foundation of China-US relations,” a …

US House Speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan president Tsai this week
1 year, 8 months ago

US House Speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan president Tsai this week

Al Jazeera  

Kevin McCarthy’s office confirms he will meet Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday despite Beijing’s warnings. The office of United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed that the Republican leader will meet Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen in California this week, in a move condemned by Beijing. “On Wednesday, April 5th, Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be hosting a bipartisan meeting …

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back
1 year, 8 months ago

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back

India Today  

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a sensitive stopover even as China threatened to "resolutely fight back" if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Before her arrival, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said China should not use Tsai's transit in the US as a pretext to "step up any activity around the …

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 …

China vows to ‘fight back’ if US speaker meets Taiwan’s president
1 year, 8 months ago

China vows to ‘fight back’ if US speaker meets Taiwan’s president

Al Jazeera  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to meet US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California next month. China has threatened to “resolutely fight back” if US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during her planned transit through the United States. China, which claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, has repeatedly warned US …

Taiwan’s President to transit US on Central America trip, but no word on meeting with Speaker McCarthy
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan’s President to transit US on Central America trip, but no word on meeting with Speaker McCarthy

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan confirmed Tuesday that President Tsai Ing-wen will transit the United States en route to Central America at the end of the month, but there was no word on whether a highly anticipated meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will take place. China hit out at initial reports of Tsai’s planned US transit emerged earlier this month …

U.S. lawmakers delegation visits Taiwan in tense U.S.-China moment
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. lawmakers delegation visits Taiwan in tense U.S.-China moment

The Hindu  

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with the head of Taiwan's legislature on February 20 as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.-China relations remain tense after weeks of trading accusations over a spy balloon. “Our efforts to come here are in no way provocative of China, but consistent with the president's foreign policy …

Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China moment
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China moment

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with the head of Taiwan’s legislature on Monday as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.-China relations remain tense after weeks of trading accusations over a spy balloon. “Our efforts to come here are in no way provocative of China, but consistent with the president’s …

Washington in disarray after House speaker debacle
1 year, 10 months ago

Washington in disarray after House speaker debacle

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, Nov 4, 2022. Three days after taking the speaker's gavel, McCarthy set up a new panel — the "House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the US and the Chinese Communist Party" — to focus on China's competitiveness and the continued battle over agriculture and intellectual property. …

US House will address ‘rise of Chinese Communist party’: Speaker McCarthy
1 year, 11 months ago

US House will address ‘rise of Chinese Communist party’: Speaker McCarthy

Hindustan Times  

Newly-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy on Saturday said he will look into the issue of public debt and pledged that the House will address the "rise of the Chinese Communist party." In his maiden speech as Speaker, McCarthy said he wanted the US to win the economic competition with China. “We will address America's long-term challenges: …

Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet Monday with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations, the White House announced Thursday. It will be the first in-person meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies since Biden became president …

When Nancy and Newt Went to Taiwan
2 years, 3 months ago

When Nancy and Newt Went to Taiwan

The Diplomat  

When U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan last month, she did so in the shadow of a legacy left by a previous speaker, Newt Gingrich. “We will firmly uphold our nation's sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.” It was inevitable that China’s displeasure that Pelosi defied its warnings to …

French, US delegations visit Taiwan as tension with China festers
2 years, 3 months ago

French, US delegations visit Taiwan as tension with China festers

Al Jazeera  

Latest visits are likely to further anger Beijing, which condemns any diplomatic action conferring legitimacy on Taiwan. Delegations of French and American legislators are visiting Taiwan, the latest foreign politicians to visit the self-governed island in defiance of Beijing and amid escalated military tension between China and the government in Taipei. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday the US …

Taiwan visit of Nancy Pelosi heightens US-China tensions
2 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan visit of Nancy Pelosi heightens US-China tensions

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 27, 2022 13:10 IST The recent Taiwan visit of Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, not surprisingly, triggered a strong reaction from the Chinese government. “The nature of bilateral relationship between China and the US has changed and the Taiwan issue has been used as an outpost and a pawn in Washington’s efforts to …

US senator meets Taiwan president amid tensions with China
2 years, 3 months ago

US senator meets Taiwan president amid tensions with China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday, in the second visit by members of Congress since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip earlier this month sharply raised tensions with China. Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, reaffirmed shared values between the two governments and said she “looked forward to continuing to support Taiwan as …

Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?

Al Jazeera  

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting. From ‘strategic ambiguity’ to strategic clarity The US policy towards Taiwan has involved what is known as “strategic ambiguity”. The strongest signal of a shift away from strategic ambiguity came in May when US President Joe Biden said he …

EXPLAINER: Why US lawmakers’ Taiwan trips keep riling China
2 years, 4 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why US lawmakers’ Taiwan trips keep riling China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Taiwan is high on the summer travel list for U.S. members of Congress on their August recess this year, as U.S. lawmakers make a point of asserting American support for the self-governed island despite objections from China. The payoff photos from this week’s five-member congressional visit, like that of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi less than two weeks earlier, …

US lawmakers to meet Taiwan president despite Chinese aggression
2 years, 4 months ago

US lawmakers to meet Taiwan president despite Chinese aggression

Firstpost  

China has asked American politicians to ‘stop playing with fire’ over the visit, after it last week launched its biggest military exercises around Taiwan in response to a similar visit by United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island nation on 2 August Taipei: United States lawmakers were set to meet Taiwan’s president on Monday, days after China reacted …

US politicians' visit to Taiwan violates one-China principle, mainland spokesman says
2 years, 4 months ago

US politicians' visit to Taiwan violates one-China principle, mainland spokesman says

China Daily  

Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. The visit made by some United States politicians to Taiwan is another example of the US violating its solemn stance on the Taiwan question and deliberately undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Monday after a delegation of US lawmakers arrived …

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
2 years, 4 months ago

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A delegation of American lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, just 12 days after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that prompted China to launch days of threatening military drills around the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control. China responded to Pelosi’s Aug. 2 visit by sending missiles, warships and warplanes …

More U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan 12 Days After Pelosi Trip
2 years, 4 months ago

More U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan 12 Days After Pelosi Trip

Huff Post  

In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from left, U.S. Democratic House member Alan Lowenthal from California, Democratic House members John Garamendi, Donald Yu-Tien Hsu, Director-General, dept. of North American Affairs, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Democratic House member Don Beyer from Virginia and Republican Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, a delegate from American Samoa pose …

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Nancy Pelosi trip
2 years, 4 months ago

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Nancy Pelosi trip

Al Jazeera  

A five-member delegation will meet senior leaders to discuss US-Taiwan relations, regional security, and trade following US House Speaker Pelosi’s visit and amid increasing tensions with China. A US delegation of lawmakers has arrived in Taiwan for a two-day visit during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen – the second high-level group to come amid continued military tensions with …

US cannot allow China’s ‘new normal’ over Taiwan, says Pelosi
2 years, 4 months ago

US cannot allow China’s ‘new normal’ over Taiwan, says Pelosi

India TV News  

Highlights China announced that it has "successfully completed" its week-long military drills in Taiwan straits Beijing said it will organise regular combat patrols as new normal to enforce its one-China policy Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was part of the Congressional delegation to Taiwan US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that Washington cannot allow Beijing to establish a “new normal” …

Explained | Why is Taiwan caught between U.S. and China?
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Why is Taiwan caught between U.S. and China?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On August 3, United States House Speaker and senior Democratic Party politician Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. China, which had publicly warned the U.S. against going ahead with it, saying it would violate commitments under the ‘One China Policy’, has since responded with diplomatic, military and economic measures. In Beijing’s view, Ms. Pelosi’s visit is the latest …

Pelosi: China cannot isolate Taiwan by preventing visits
2 years, 4 months ago

Pelosi: China cannot isolate Taiwan by preventing visits

Associated Press  

TOKYO — China will not be able to isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday in Tokyo as she wrapped up an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taipei that infuriated Beijing. Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said China launched the “strikes probably using …

China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan: Nancy Pelosi during Japan visit
2 years, 4 months ago

China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan: Nancy Pelosi during Japan visit

India Today  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from traveling there. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that China’s military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a “grave problem” that threatens regional peace and security after five ballistic missiles launched as part of the drills landed in Japan’s exclusive economic …

China cannot stop U.S. officials from visiting Taiwan: Pelosi
2 years, 4 months ago

China cannot stop U.S. officials from visiting Taiwan: Pelosi

The Hindu  

The U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday, August 5, 2022, that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from travelling there. Ms. Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said Wednesday in Taipei that the US commitment to democracy in the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad”. China drills grave problem: Japan PM …

China sanctions US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Taiwan trip
2 years, 4 months ago

China sanctions US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Taiwan trip

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says US House speaker disregarded its concerns and resolute opposition to her ‘provocative’ visit to self-ruled island. China has announced unspecified sanctions on Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family, following the visit by the speaker of the United States House of Representatives to the self-ruled island of Taiwan earlier this week. A Chinese foreign ministry statement on Friday said …

RNC Considering Resolution Calling Taiwan 'Free And Sovereign' Nation
2 years, 4 months ago

RNC Considering Resolution Calling Taiwan 'Free And Sovereign' Nation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republican National Committee members are discussing a resolution that would declare Taiwan a “free and sovereign nation” on the heels of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial trip to the island nation this week and China’s shows of retaliation. “RESOLVED, That the RNC calls for U.S. defending Taiwan militarily against China’s invasion and recognizing Taiwan diplomatically as …

After Tense Taiwan Visit, Pelosi in South Korea to Meet Political Leaders
2 years, 4 months ago

After Tense Taiwan Visit, Pelosi in South Korea to Meet Political Leaders

News 18  

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will meet top South Korean political leaders on Thursday, a day after she concluded her high-profile visit to Taiwan by renewing Washington’s ironclad commitment to defending democracy on the self-governing island despite vehement protests from China. On Thursday, Pelosi will meet South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other senior members of Parliament …

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