Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, a visit China warns will have an 'egregious political impact.' She's the first House speaker to visit in 25 years.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China's threats of retaliation over the visit.
Pelosi's stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. Her trip comes at a low point in US-China relations and despite warnings from the Biden administration against a stop in Taiwan. Pelosi and the congressional delegation that accompanied her said in a statement on Tuesday that the visit"honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant democracy.
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