Another US congressional delegation traveled to the Taiwanese capital on Sunday, the second official and unannounced US visit to the island in just over a week. The previous incident, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, caused a serious diplomatic conflict between the United States and China, of which Taiwan is one of its provinces.
The five-member delegation Ed Markle It is led by a Democratic senator, with three other Democrats and a Republican congressman taking part in it. They are scheduled to meet with the Taiwanese president, the foreign minister and members of the Taiwan Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and National Security Committee. Trade and defense issues will be on the agenda of the negotiations.
Spokesman Ed Markle said that during the two-day visit they want to “strengthen Taiwan’s support from the United States” and “promote stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait.” According to the announcement, members of the delegation, as well as elected leaders, will meet with representatives of the private sector to discuss matters of mutual interest, including reducing tension in the Taiwan Strait and possibilities for expanding economic cooperation. , including investments in semiconductor manufacturing.
The Chinese government has yet to officially comment on the new US visit.
Nancy Pelosi The unexpected visit of the Democratic Party chief last week aroused strong opposition from China. Beijing has previously warned the United States of dire consequences if such a road was established. After that, China began extensive naval and air military exercises around Taiwan, including the deployment of live missiles.
