Tensions are high on the Beijing-Washington line. US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane landed in Taiwan. Pelosi landed at the airport in the capital Taipei and was welcomed by Taiwanese officials. China described the US actions in the region as “extremely dangerous”.
The eyes of the whole world were on Taiwan this evening.
From the moment Pelosi’s plane landed in Taiwan, Pelosi was welcomed by Taiwanese officials as she landed at the airport in the capital Taipei. Before Pelosi’s plane landed, the lights of the airport were turned off for security reasons.
Tensions are high on the Beijing-Washington line. US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane landed in Taiwan. Pelosi landed at the airport in the capital Taipei and was welcomed by Taiwanese officials. China described the US actions in the region as “extremely dangerous”.
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The eyes of the whole world were on Taiwan this evening.
From the moment Pelosi’s plane landed in Taiwan, Pelosi was welcomed by Taiwanese officials as she landed at the airport in the capital Taipei. Before Pelosi’s plane landed, the lights of the airport were turned off for security reasons.
In a statement on her social media account, Pelosi emphasized that her visit shows Washington’s commitment to support Taiwan’s democracy.
She noted that America’s solidarity with Taiwan is more important today than ever, at a time when the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.
Pelosi to meet with Taiwan leader
Pelosi is expected to meet with the Taiwanese leader and leave Taiwan in the afternoon.
Condemnation from China
China condemned Pelosi’s visit. It emphasized that the visit seriously disrupted the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and that the military was on high alert.
Following Pelosi’s visit, China’s Defense Ministry announced that it would start joint military exercises around Taiwan Island.
It stated that the military operations are aimed at the latest steps of the US on the Taiwan issue.
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry welcomed Pelosi’s visit. The visit was characterized as solid US support for Taiwan.
US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby stated that they have serious commitments in the region in terms of security; “We are waiting for China’s scenario. We will not be intimidated.”
US deploys navy to eastern Taiwan
Reuters news agency reported that the US Navy deployed 4 warships, including an aircraft carrier, to the east of Taiwan as part of a ‘routine mission’.
