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Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. Pelosi is the first speaker of the house to come to Taiwan in 25 years, since Newt Gingrich in 1997. China claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments. China announced live-fire drills that would start Tuesday night and a four-day exercise beginning Thursday.

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Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, announced multiple military exercises around the island in response to Pelosi's visit.

3 years ago

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KTVB

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, announced multiple military exercises around the island in response to Pelosi's visit.

3 years ago·Boise, United States

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KVUE

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, announced multiple military exercises around the island in response to Pelosi's visit.

3 years ago·Austin, United States

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NY Daily News

Pelosi says U.S. will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

Pelosi arrived at a military base in South Korea on Wednesday evening ahead of meetings with political leaders in Seoul, after which she will visit Japan. Both countries are U.S. alliance partners, together hosting about 80,000 American personnel as a bulwark against North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and China’s increased assertiveness in the South China and East China seas.

3 years ago·New York, United States

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WBUR

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the U.S. will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

Pelosi's trip has heightened U.S.-China tensions more than visits by other members of Congress because of her high-level position as leader of the House of Representatives.

3 years ago·Boston, United States

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The Manila Times

US will not abandon Taiwan – Pelosi

TAIPEI: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are...

3 years ago·Manila, Philippines

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