Trip by house speaker, who is due to make an address with Tsai in Taipei today, described as ‘extremely egregious’ by China’s vice foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions over high-level visit
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan Tuesday amid heightened tensions with China over the controversial visit. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says its military has increased alertness level, citizens should feel reassured
Taiwan's cabinet on Wednesday said the military has increased its alertness level and authorities will make plans to ensure safety and stability around the island, after China announced a series of ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi addresses Taiwan parliament in visit condemned by China
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed Taiwan's parliament on Wednesday and was due to meet with its president as well as human rights activists during a visit to the island that ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi praises Taiwan as ‘one of the freest societies in the world’ in visit to parliament
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised Taiwan as "one of the freest societies in the world" on Wednesday morning local time in her first public remarks since becoming the highest-ranking American ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Strait on the boil as US, Beijing and Taipei put military on high alert
Armed forces ordered to be combat ready in case of cross-strait threats from the Chinese PLA, Taiwan media reports. ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing a Sharp Response From Beijing
China announced plans for live-fire military drills soon after Ms. Pelosi flew in to Taiwan. Analysts said Beijing’s move seemed designed to project strength rather than serve as a precursor to an ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan as China says House speaker ‘playing with fire’
Nancy Pelosi's visit, the first by a U.S. House speaker since 1997, has drawn outrage from China, which for years has sought to diplomatically isolate Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi arrived in Taiwan Tuesday amid threats of retaliation from the Chinese Communist Party
The White House said it "does not want a crisis" and is "prepared to manage what Beijing chooses to do" in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan despite China’s threats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defied China's threats of "serious consequences" with her trip to Taiwan, which China views as its territory. The White House is worried the visit could lead to a ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates: Pelosi Arrives in Taiwan, Drawing China’s Condemnation
China planned live-fire drills that would take place partially inside Taiwan’s territorial waters, escalating already high tensions. ( read original story ...)
As Pelosi reaches Taipei, China plans ‘targeted’ military hits around Taiwan
China on Tuesday warned that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan disregarding its stern warnings will have a “severe impact” on bilateral ties, as the official media here said that the ... ( read original story ...)
China Plans Military Response for Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan
China will reportedly conduct "targeted" military actions in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, which has been sharply condemned by Chinese officials. China's plans for a ... ( read original story ...)
China military to hold live fire exercises off Taiwan coast after Pelosi’s arrival in Taipei
Beijing has announced its military will hold live fire exercises off the coast of Taiwan. The announcement from China came within an hour of Nancy Pelosi touching down in Taipei, despite fierce ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi defends Taiwan trip as ‘more important today than ever’ amid China tensions – live
US House speaker puts out statement explaining trip, saying she will ‘focus on reaffirming our support and on promoting shared interests’ ... ( read original story ...)
China furious after Pelosi lands in Taiwan, promises ‘all necessary measures’ to defend itself
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the People's Republic of China released a lengthy statement Tuesday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)