Pelosi says US stands with Taiwan, angry China holds military drills in protest | Top points
India Today
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in Taiwan for a high-stakes visit, despite warnings. China, on the other hand, announced the launch of exercises and "targeted military operations" around Taiwan in response.
Tensions are high across the region as US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi reached Taiwan and met President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, with Chinese warplanes flying close to the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
“Today, our delegation... came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear we will not abandon our commitment to Taiwan and we are proud of our enduring friendship,” Pelosi said during her meeting with the Taiwanese president.
Meanwhile, the Taiwanese military has increased its alertness level as Chinese warships and aircraft “squeezed” the median line on Tuesday morning. The foreign ministry condemned Pelosi’s trip as “playing with fire” and confirmed they will hold live fire exercises off the coast of Taiwan.
1) In a show of support, Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and reiterated the US commitment to Taiwan, an island that China claims as its own. Pelosi, the highest-ranking elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years, has drawn sharp reactions from China.
A pleasure to meet with @SpeakerPelosi & recognise her longstanding support for #Taiwan. Your visit not only reflects strong #US congressional support for bilateral ties it also sends a message to the world that democracies stand together in the face of common challenges. pic.twitter.com/Qu0qud3106
