A delegation from the US Congress has arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, officials said, days after holding China military Rehearsals around the island in revenge for Visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Sunday’s unannounced visit came after Pelosi angered Beijing by visiting Taiwan earlier this month, sparking unprecedented outrage. air And naval exercises that raised expectations of conflict.
China reacted angrily to this new visit as well, with the state news Xinhua News Agency posted a comment with Title “American Politicians should Stop playing with fire on Taiwan question.
The five-member delegation headed by Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, you will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen attending a dinner hosted Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during the visit, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry.
They will discuss “US-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, global Supply chains, climate change and other important issues of Common interest “American Institute in Taiwan said in a permit.
Taiwan praised the delegation’s visit, describing it as another sign of Warm relations between Taipei and Washington.
“Ministry of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome (the delegation).” in Sunday statement.
China also continues to escalate tensions in The regionU.S. Congress again Organized a heavyweight delegation to visit Taiwan, expressing fearless friendship of China’s threats, intimidation, and visibility of the powerful United States support towards Taiwan.
other members of The delegation included Democrats John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal of California, Don Bayer of According to the institute, Virginia and Republic representative Omoa Amata Coleman Radiowagen from American Samoa.
China views Taiwan as its own land, it must be taken one Today, by force If necessary. For a week after Pelosi’s visit, she sent warships, missiles, and planes into the waters and skies around the island.
In the Sunday comment on The new On a congressional visit, Xinhua said the visiting US lawmakers are opportunists considering their own political interests as the November midterm elections approach.
These American politicians who be playing with fire on Taiwan question should drop agency said.
“No vacancy for compromise or compromise when it comes to China’s core interests” added.
Chinese leagues continue
Beijing raged over Pelosi’s trip, who It was highest-classification elected American official To visit Taiwan in contracts.
Taiwan accused China of using Visited as an excuse to start rehearsals that could serve as a rehearsal for a invasion.
Taiwan conducted simulation exercises for her defense against Chinese invasion of that it main Island.
China finally drew down But it said it would continue to patrol the Taiwan Strait.
In its daily update, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that it had spotted 22 Chinese aircraft and six ships operating around the Taiwan Strait.
Of those, 11 planes crossed the center line – an unofficial demarcation of the border between Taiwan and China that Beijing does not recognize.
China pledged earlier this week zero disparity for “separatist activities” in Taiwan reiterated its threat that it would take over of Autonomous Island force If provoked.
We are ready to create vast spaces space for Peaceful reunion, but we won’t leave room for separatist activities in “In any way,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said. in Wed white paper.
China ‘will not give up use of forceand we keep option of “Take all necessary measures,” she added.
He-he added, “We’ll just have to take strict measures to respond to the provocation of Separatist elements or external forces should They crossed our red lines ever.”
China last Issue a white paper on Taiwan in 2000.
A delegation from the US Congress has arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, officials said, days after holding China military Rehearsals around the island in revenge for Visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Sunday’s unannounced visit came after Pelosi angered Beijing by visiting Taiwan earlier this month, sparking unprecedented outrage. air And naval exercises that raised expectations of conflict.
China reacted angrily to this new visit as well, with the state news Xinhua News Agency posted a comment with Title “American Politicians should Stop playing with fire on Taiwan question.
The five-member delegation headed by Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, you will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen attending a dinner hosted Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during the visit, according to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry.
They will discuss “US-Taiwan relations, regional security, trade and investment, global Supply chains, climate change and other important issues of Common interest “American Institute in Taiwan said in a permit.
Taiwan praised the delegation’s visit, describing it as another sign of Warm relations between Taipei and Washington.
“Ministry of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome (the delegation).” in Sunday statement.
China also continues to escalate tensions in The regionU.S. Congress again Organized a heavyweight delegation to visit Taiwan, expressing fearless friendship of China’s threats, intimidation, and visibility of the powerful United States support towards Taiwan.
other members of The delegation included Democrats John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal of California, Don Bayer of According to the institute, Virginia and Republic representative Omoa Amata Coleman Radiowagen from American Samoa.
China views Taiwan as its own land, it must be taken one Today, by force If necessary. For a week after Pelosi’s visit, she sent warships, missiles, and planes into the waters and skies around the island.
In the Sunday comment on The new On a congressional visit, Xinhua said the visiting US lawmakers are opportunists considering their own political interests as the November midterm elections approach.
These American politicians who be playing with fire on Taiwan question should drop agency said.
“No vacancy for compromise or compromise when it comes to China’s core interests” added.
Chinese leagues continue
Beijing raged over Pelosi’s trip, who It was highest-classification elected American official To visit Taiwan in contracts.
Taiwan accused China of using Visited as an excuse to start rehearsals that could serve as a rehearsal for a invasion.
Taiwan conducted simulation exercises for her defense against Chinese invasion of that it main Island.
China finally drew down But it said it would continue to patrol the Taiwan Strait.
In its daily update, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that it had spotted 22 Chinese aircraft and six ships operating around the Taiwan Strait.
Of those, 11 planes crossed the center line – an unofficial demarcation of the border between Taiwan and China that Beijing does not recognize.
China pledged earlier this week zero disparity for “separatist activities” in Taiwan reiterated its threat that it would take over of Autonomous Island force If provoked.
We are ready to create vast spaces space for Peaceful reunion, but we won’t leave room for separatist activities in “In any way,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said. in Wed white paper.
China ‘will not give up use of forceand we keep option of “Take all necessary measures,” she added.
He-he added, “We’ll just have to take strict measures to respond to the provocation of Separatist elements or external forces should They crossed our red lines ever.”
China last Issue a white paper on Taiwan in 2000.