US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Raising China Tensions
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years.
Taipei, August 2: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years. Pelosi's visit has triggered increased tensions between China and the United States.
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, to be annexed by force if necessary, and views visits by foreign government officials as recognition of the island's sovereignty. US Air Force Plane Carrying Nancy Pelosi Lands in Taiwan Amid Tensions with China.
China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip. The Biden administration did not explicitly urge her to call it off, while seeking to assure Beijing it would not signal any change in U.S. policy on Taiwan.
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