'Don't want anything to happen to Taiwan by force': US speaker Nancy Pelosi at meet - Top points
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has triggered a strong response from China as the latter had warned America to not visit the island country.
Pelosi has portrayed her trip to Taiwan as part of a US obligation to stand with democracies against autocratic countries.
China angry over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
Taiwan President says country committed to maintaining peace
President of Taiwan wants to safeguard democratic values
Speaking at the event with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi present, President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen said. "We will firmly uphold our nation's sovereignty & continue to hold the line of defence. At the same time, we wish to cooperate & work with unity with all democracies around the world to safeguard democratic values."
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US Speaker Pelosi said America promised to stand with Taiwan
America's solidarity with Taiwan is crucial: Pelosi
"Taiwan is flourishing democracy. It has proven to world that hope, courage & determination can build peaceful & prosperous future despite challenges it faces. Now, more than ever, America's solidarity with Taiwan is crucial, that's the message we bring in today," said US Speaker Pelosi in Taiwan.
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Why is China angered by US visit to Taiwan?
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and it views visits by foreign government officials as them recognising the island's sovereignty. President Joe Biden has sought to calm that complaint, insisting there's no change in America's longstanding "one-China policy," which recognises Beijing but allows informal relations and defence ties with Taipei.
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