The visits of 2 U.S. delegations this week have raised Beijing's ire.
Share on linkedin from Chinese officials about the earlier visit that Rep. Michael McCaul led and days after China 's military held drills around the island it claims is part of its territory to protest Lai's inauguration.
The visits come at a crucial time in Taiwan's politics. The country's opposition-controlled legislature passed a bill Tuesday that sparked widespreadThe delegation, which also includes Sens. Laphonza Butler and Chris Coons , will meet with Lai and other officials while in Taiwan, according to a Sullivan said in a statement that in "these increasingly dangerous times, it is critical that America show steady, unwavering bipartisan commitment and resolve in support of Taiwan's democracy and — critically — we must work with our allies to enhance cross-strait deterrence now."
Duckworth said in a statement it was important to support "our friends like Taiwan —a partner that our nation has strong economic and military ties with" amid "escalating threats" from China's military as the island worked to strengthen its own democracy.The U.S.
"We urge relevant members of the U.S. Senate to stop playing the 'Taiwan card,' stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop supporting and conniving at 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces, and stop undermining China-U.S. relations and cross-Strait peace and stability."Share on twitter
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