Pelosi Defies China’s Bluster, Heralds ‘Taiwan’s Vibrant Democracy’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defied the Communist Chinese government Tuesday by touching down in Taiwan for a visit. The California Democrat continued to win praise from Republican lawmakers, but an ambiguous response at best from the Biden administration, which has been skeptical of the trip.  Pelosi issued a statement after her arrival saying that the visit “honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.” Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan since then-House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., did it in 1997.  Gingrich is among Republicans who had…

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Republican US senators want to invite Taiwan’s Tsai to address Congress – South China Morning Post

Republican US senators want to invite Taiwan’s Tsai to address Congress  South China Morning Post A group of US senators has asked House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to invite Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to address a joint meeting of the … “us president” – Google News

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