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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:

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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

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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

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.

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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.

Axios

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

Taiwan defence ministry says Chinese drills seriously violated island's sovereignty

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese military drills have violated United Nations rules, invaded Taiwan's territorial space and amount to a blockade of its air and sea, amid high tensions as U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

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:

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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

Taiwan's Tsai thanks Pelosi for support, says island will not back down

Taiwan president's Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday thanked visiting U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi for her concrete actions to support Taiwan at this critical moment and said the island will not back down in the face of heightened military threats.

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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.

Reuters

Pelosi says U.S. will not abandon Taiwan

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday that her visit to the island makes it unequivocally clear that the United States will not abandon Taiwan.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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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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.

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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:

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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.

Axios

Pelosi to Taiwan president: "We will not abandon our commitment" to island

The meeting will not go over well in Beijing.

Benzinga

Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions

Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Reuters

Taiwan defence ministry: Chinese drills around island meant to destroy regional stability

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese live-fire drills around the democratic island this week demonstrated Beijing's intention to destroy regional peace and stability.

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