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China cannot stop other world leaders visiting Taiwan, says Nancy Pelosi

US House speaker leaves island as China orders live-fire drills off coast

The Guardian - UK

‘Hoopla and yellow journalism’: Taiwanese Americans bemoan media fearmongering over Pelosi visit

Hyperbolic tenor of debate shows lack of knowledge of country’s unique political situation, Taiwanese Americans say

The Guardian - US

U.S. wants Taiwan to have freedom with security - Pelosi

The United States wants Taiwan to always have freedom with security and will not back away from that, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday, during a visit to Taipei fiercely criticised by China.

Reuters

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Here are all the ways China’s hitting back against Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

BEIJING: China hit back at US House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s landmark touchdown in Taiwan late Tuesday with an unprecedented range of actions against the self-ruled island it considers its own.

The Times of India

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she and other members of Congress visiting Taiwan are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island

The Independent UK

Why did Pelosi pick this moment to travel to Taiwan?

WASHINGTON — Some 30 years after the young, little-known lawmaker Nancy Pelosi unfurled a small flag of protest in Tiananmen Square, the now-House speaker waged a much more prominent show of defiance against the Chinese Communist Party by leading a congressional delegation to Taiwan on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

China issues alert warning airlines to avoid airspace near Taiwan as Pelosi visits Taipei

Taiwan accused Beijing of violating international law and Taipei's sovereignty due to China's live-fire military exercise plans.

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China imposes economic curbs on Taiwan with sand, fruit bans

China halted some trade with Taiwan in retaliation to the high-profile visit of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan says China provocation challenges international order

Taiwan's foreign ministry said China's notice that aircraft should not enter drill areas in waters near the island are a provocation that challenges international order, and Taiwan will stay in contact with countries including the United States to avoid escalating tensions.

Reuters

"We come in peace to the region", says Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan as 21 Chinese jets enter Taipei's Air Defence Zone

"We come in friendship to Taiwan, we come in peace for the region," Pelosi said during the meeting with Tsai Chi-chang, the deputy speaker of Taiwan's parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Pelosi Taiwan visit set to dominate Asean meet

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian foreign ministers will seek ways to help calm rising tensions over Taiwan at regional talks Wednesday, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on the island, enraging Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Ardern seeks Taiwan 'dialogue, diplomacy'

The centre-right New Zealand opposition has attacked Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, while Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen her words carefully.

AAP

Pelosi Taiwan visit - live: Biden admin says US and China ‘not at the brink’ as House speaker departs

Pelosi becomes highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit Taiwan despite strong warnings from China

The Independent UK

Taiwan says its military has increased alertness level, citizens should feel reassured

Taiwan's cabinet on Wednesday said the military has increased its alertness level and authorities will make plans to ensure safety and stability around the island, after China announced a series of military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taipei.

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ABC News

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses Taiwan's parliament as China summons US ambassador

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praises Taiwan as one of the freest societies of the world, while China summons the US ambassador to Beijing to protest against her visit to Taiwan.

Dynamite News

International: 21 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan Air Defence Zone amid Pelosi's visit

Taking to Twitter the Defence Ministry said, "21 PLA aircraft (J-11*8, J-16*10, KJ-500 AEW&C, Y-9 EW and Y-8 ELINT) entered Taiwan's southwest ADIZ on August 2, 2022.” Read further on Dynamite News:

Reuters

China military operations 'concerning' says Japan gov't spokesperson

Japan called China's military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan 'concerning' on Wednesday, but refrained from commenting on Pelosi's visit to Asia.

Reuters

Pelosi lauds Taiwan, says China's fury cannot stop visits by world leaders

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after touting its democracy and pledging American solidarity during her brief visit, adding that Chinese anger cannot stop world leaders from travelling to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

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Al Jazeera

China restricts trade with Taiwan amid tensions over Pelosi trip

China’s Commerce Ministry announces trade measures after warning of “serious consequences” over visit.

France 24

‘Taiwan will not back down,’ president vows as China readies military drills over Pelosi visit

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen struck a defiant tone Wednesday as she hosted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a furious China gearing up for major military exercises around the island in retaliation for the visit.

Tribune News Service

Starbucks says customers still opening wallets despite inflation

Starbucks said Tuesday it saw no slowdown in consumer spending even as customers cope with rising costs.

ABC News

Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's President as China responds with flurry of military exercises — as it happened

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been visiting Taiwan's parliament and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China warning of "serious consequences" for her trip. Look back at how the day's events unfolded with our blog.

Tribune News Service

Biden touts chip funding at virtual appearance at Michigan semiconductor manufacturer

President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted $52 billion in funding for domestic semiconductor chip production during a remote appearance at the Hemlock Semiconductor Corp. outside of Saginaw, Michigan.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China

The Times of India

North East exported goods worth Rs 1,800 crore in last fiscal, Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar

GUWAHATI: From tea, cereals, dairy products, rice, ayush and herbal products, sesame seeds, spices to marine products, northeast has exported agricultural and allied products worth over Rs 1,800 crore in the last fiscal to countries far and wide — from the US, China, Germany, Australia, Russia to Burkina Faso.

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