China regards Taiwan as a renegade province that must come under its control, by force if necessary. The U.S. is bound by law to protect the island from invasion.
10:23 AM EDT May 27, 2024on Monday in a show of support days after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration.
“There should be no doubt, there should be no skepticism in the United States, Taiwan or anywhere in the world, of American resolve to maintain the status quo and peace in the Taiwan Strait,” the Republican from Kentucky said at a news conference in the capital, Taipei, after the delegation met Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
The Chinese government expressed strong opposition to the congressional visit, saying it undermined China-U.S. relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, referring to the waterway between China and Taiwan. Lai, who took office one week ago, is expected to continue the policies of Tsai Ing-wen, his predecessor from the same Democratic Progressive Party.and called the American delegation's visit “an important gesture of solidarity” at a critical time.
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