Taiwan tensions reveal challenges for U.S. navy as Chinese threat grows (This story refiles to correct spelling of Antietam in paragraph 15) Reuters · Aug 5, 2022
Airlines scrap, reroute flights as China fires live missiles in drills near Taiwan Airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others to avoid airspace nearby that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Reuters · Aug 5, 2022
Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? Key questions answered Tensions are rising after China launches biggest-ever drills in the Taiwan Strait following Nancy Pelosi’s Taipei visit. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2022
War fears as China fires missiles in Taiwan sea after Nancy Pelosi's trip China’s chilling muscle-flexing was in revenge for top US politician Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan’s capital Taipei to show solidarity with the isolated island democracy Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022
Taiwan on knife’s edge of freedom Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit is an important step in keeping Communist China from gobbling up its democratic neighbor. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022
China fires ballistic missiles into Taiwan Strait as Beijing fury over Pelosi visit grows Taipei says China is guilty of ‘irresponsible, illegitimate behaviour’ The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Thursday briefing: Chinese live-fire drills underway after Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan In today’s newsletter: As Beijing’s response begins, was the US House speaker’s visit a diplomatic misstep or vital show of solidarity? The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022
China begins live ammunition drills near Taiwan after Pelosi visit Taiwan has accused Beijing of violating Taipei's sovereignty and undermining regional stability. Axios · Aug 4, 2022
Furious China fires missiles near Taiwan in drills after Pelosi visit China deployed scores of planes and fired live missiles near Taiwan on Thursday in its biggest drills in the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a solidarity trip to the self-ruled island. Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
SE Asia urges US, China to avoid provocation over Taiwan The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is calling for calm in the Taiwan Strait, urging against any “provocative action” in the wake of a visit to Taipei by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that has infuriated Beijing The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
China calls punishment of pro-Taiwan independence diehards reasonable China's Taiwan affairs office said on Thursday punishment of pro-Taiwan independence diehards and external forces was reasonable and lawful, amidst raised tensions in the Taiwan strait following U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit. Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
China at Asean meeting, condemns Pelosi visit to Taiwan TAIPEI: China on Wednesday furiously condemned the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies in the world" and pledged American solidarity. Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022
US watching Chinese operations ‘very closely’ – as it happened This blog is now close The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
China to begin series of unprecedented live-fire drills off Taiwan coast Island accuses Beijing of planning to breach sovereign territory in wake of controversial visit by Nancy Pelosi The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022
The Conversation · Aug 3, 2022 Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit sparked international tension, but isn't likely to shake up her popularity with Chinese American voters at home in San Francisco U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, Taiwan, prompted warnings and threats from the Chinese government, but it is unlikely to upset her Taiwanese American and Chinese American constituents in San Francisco.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022 As Pelosi leaves Taiwan, stability in Asia grows more precarious TAIPEI, Taiwan — The expressions of mutual support and admiration were broadcast on live TV and went off without a hitch.
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2022 Pelosi: will not abandon commitment to Taiwan 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."Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy," she said in…
The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022 China summons U.S. envoy Nicholas Burns, warns America shall 'pay price' as Pelosi visits Taiwan Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Xie Feng “urgently summoned” the U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns late on August 2 night and lodged stern representations and strong protests over Nancy Pelosi’s visit
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022 Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to get back to Taiwan Sally Howard fell hard for this East Asian gem, with its spectacular scenery, top-notch seafood and pop culture eccentricities
Reuters · Aug 3, 2022 Bookstore owner to ask Pelosi to help Hong Kongers at Taipei meeting A staunch defender of human rights and long-time China critic, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to meet rights activists in Taiwan on Wednesday, a move certain to ramp up already fraught tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022 Pelosi Lauds Taiwan, Says China’s Fury Cannot Stop Visits by World Leaders US 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. China demonstrated its outrage over the highest-level US visit to…
WEKU · Aug 3, 2022 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.
Dynamite News · Aug 3, 2022 Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's President, says US will always support Taipei "America has made a bedrock promise to always stand with Taiwan. On this strong foundation, we've a thriving partnership grounded in self-government and self-determination focused on mutual security in the region and the world committed to economic prosperity," Pelosi said. Read more on Dynamite News:
Reuters · Aug 3, 2022 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.
Axios · Aug 3, 2022 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.