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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, California) has landed on the island of Taiwan, after weeks of international speculation and threats of retaliation from the Chinese Communist Party.
Pelosi, who is on an extensive tour of multiple Asian allies, finally lands in Taiwan despite repeated threats to the speaker's safety .
"Our visit was one of several congressional delegations to Taiwan and was part of the It is in no way inconsistent with U.S. policy," Pelosi said. said in a statement after his arrival. "The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo."
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In this image grabbed from video, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (center) arrives in Taipei, Taiwan on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. (Taiwan Foreign Affairs Ministry via AP)
August 2, 2022, Nancy Pelosi A US military plane carrying the Speaker of the House of Representatives prepares to land at Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan.(via SAM YEH/AFP Getty Images)
Pelosi is the first Speaker of the House to visit Taiwan since Newt Gingrich in 1997. Yes, the Taiwanese government is a speaker. This level of diplomatic travel could help provide Taiwan's legitimacy on the world stage.
China has issued stern warnings against such visits over the past few weeks, including threats from government officials and TV personalities. "I don't think it's a good idea right now," he said.
China enraged after Pelosi's landing on Taiwan promises "all necessary measures" to protect itself
Chinese President Xi Jinping Warns Biden said in a phone call Thursday that the United States should not "play with fire" in Taiwan.
"Those who play with fire perish in fire. Hope the US will keep a clear eye on this," said a Chinese readout of Biden and Xi Jinping's phone call.
A Pentagon spokesperson told Fox News on Tuesday that the Navy's aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is operating in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan along with guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam and destroyer USS Higgins. It was confirmed.
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Spokesperson These are routine, normal deployments and where the US 7th Fleet normally operates.
A spokesperson confirmed that the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli is also in the area.
Former Chinese state media editor says Nancy Pelosi will be ``detained'' and ``punished'' by the CCP for visiting Taiwan.
The People's Republic of China has long claimed sovereignty over Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait, the relatively narrow stretch of water between the island of Taiwan and mainland China. rice field. The Chinese military frequently sends planes into the region to test Taiwan's air defenses.
Supporters holding banners outside hotel Nancy Pelosi will be in Taipei, Taiwan on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Pro-Beijing demonstrators protest outside the Grand Hyatt Hotel before US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives. Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Taipei, Taiwan.(I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, recognizes the People's Republic of China as its legitimate successorMaintaining the One China Policy.
But as China seeks to isolate the islands from international organizations, the United States is stepping up its involvement with the islands.
U.S. Airplane Board carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to land at Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan on August 2, 2022.(SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)
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USS Ronald Reagan and the strike group are now stationed near Taiwan after leaving the port of Singapore on Tuesday. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the news but said it was a planned trip. Traveling with a congressional delegation including Raja Krishnamooti from Illinois and Andy Kim from New Jersey.
