In a high-stakes visit to Taiwan, Ms. Pelosi offered assurances of American support. Taiwan now faces the prospect of Chinese military drills that could violate what it says are its territorial waters.
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Your Wednesday Briefing
Nancy Pelosi meets with Taiwan’s president.
As Pelosi touts ‘unwavering’ U.S. commitment to Taiwan, China denounces her visit.
The trip, the highest-level U.S. visit to the island since 1997, came in the face of strenuous objections from Beijing.
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Taiwan and U.S. Consider Weapons Suited to Defend Against China
The Biden administration’s push for Taiwan to order missiles and smaller arms for asymmetric warfare has gained urgency since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
War in Ukraine Hits Home for Taiwanese
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Some in Taiwan See Parallels to Ukraine
Some analysts worry that a weak global response to Ukraine could embolden China’s Communist Party to ramp up pressure on self-governed Taiwan.
Taiwan and China Are Both Closely Watching Ukraine Crisis
Taiwan knows what it’s like to have an overbearing neighbor. China wonders how forcefully Western powers might react to a Russian invasion.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
Taiwan Loses Nicaragua as Ally as Tensions With China Rise
The nation switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing, leaving 13 nations and the Vatican still recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation.