House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is the most senior US figure to meet a Taiwanese leader on American soil since 1979 - and the talks came despite threats of retaliation from Beijing.
How could a China-Taiwan war hurt the economy?leader on American soil since 1979 - and the talks came despite threats of retaliation from Beijing.
China sees any interaction between US and Taiwanese officials as a challenge to its claim to the island, and has reacted to previous meetings with shows of force and by cutting back on dialogue with America. President Tsai said on Wednesday the"unwavering support" from the US reassures"the people of Taiwan that we are not isolated, and we are not alone".
But she also cautioned:"The peace we have maintained and the democracy which we have worked hard to build are facing unprecedented challenges.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerShe said she reiterated to US congressional leaders her country's commitment to"defending the peaceful status quo".
She also said that to"preserve peace we must be strong, and we are stronger together", adding:"Taiwan was grateful to have the US by its side."Read more:
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