Three weeks after Pelosi’s visit: US delegation again in Taiwan

A US delegation has arrived in Taiwan again – it is the second visit by such a delegation within a week. Three weeks ago, the visit of top US politician Pelosi caused massive tensions with China.

Despite the tensions with China, a US delegation has again visited the island republic of Taiwan. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen received the group led by Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb.

At the meeting, Tsai called for further strengthening mutual relations. Taiwan is being threatened militarily by China. “At this moment, democratic allies must stand together and promote cooperation on all fronts,” Tsai said.

Visit was not announced

Holcomb arrived in Taipei on Sunday for the previously unannounced visit. The governor promised that Indiana would continue to work on developing a strategic partnership with Taiwan. He looks forward to future collaborations.

Just last week, five congressmen headed by Democratic Senator Ed Markey traveled to Taiwan. The visit came almost two weeks after the heated dispute with Beijing over the trip of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.

The communist leadership sees the island as part of the People’s Republic, firmly rejects official contacts from other countries to Taipei and even threatens to conquer it. Taiwan, on the other hand, sees itself as independent.

Maneuvers after Pelosi’s visit

After Pelosi’s visit, Beijing began large-scale maneuvers around Taiwan. Among other things, a sea and air blockade and a possible conquest were practiced. Eleven ballistic missiles were also launched, one of which flew directly over Taiwan not far from the capital for the first time. It was the largest military show of force in decades.