21 Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defense zone as Nancy Pelosi visits island
Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit Live Updates: US House Speaker lands in Taiwan despite a warning from China, as tensions between the two superpowers continue to soar.
Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit Live Updates: United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi despite all warnings from China landed in Taiwan on Tuesday evening as welcome billboards were placed in the capital city Taipei. Pelosi landed in Taipei amid repeated warnings from China to United States to be ready for dire consequences if Pelosi's Taiwan visit advances. The United States will "pay the price" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan during her Asia trip, Bejing said. However, hitting back, the White House said that China is overreacting towards Pelosi's visit saying she has every right to visit the self-ruled island despite Beijing viewing it as a highly provocative challenge. Meanwhile, Taiwan has also issued statements saying that it is fully prepared to defend itself. Taiwan's military said it is "determined, capable and confident" that it can protect the island against threats by China over a potential visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "We are meticulously preparing various plans and appropriate troops will be dispatched to respond". Amid all this, 21 Chinese fighter jets entered the Taiwanese straits.
Live updates : Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit LIVE Updates
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August 03, 2022 12:17 AM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
21 Chinese military planes flew into Taiwan's air defense identification zone
Taiwan's defence ministry said that 21 Chinese military planes flew into the island's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday as Nancy Pelosi visited the country.
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August 02, 2022 11:34 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
China has right to take measures to protect 'sovereignty', says Moscow
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan amid serious warnings from China raising tensions high, Russia on Tuesday issued a statement supporting Beijing's right to take measures to protect 'sovereignty'.
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August 02, 2022 10:47 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
More than 20 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's airspace on the day of Pelosi's visit
More than 20 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan's airspace on the day of Pelosi's visit, Taipei informed.
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August 02, 2022 10:10 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Latest developments as Nancy Pelosi is in Taiwan
Latest from Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan:
- Taiwan military denies Chinese state media reports of jets crossing strait.
- Plane carrying Pelosi avoids South China Sea.
- Chinese military announce 'targeted military actions'.
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August 02, 2022 9:49 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo, says Pelosi
Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan – and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, US-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances, said US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo, she said.
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August 02, 2022 8:53 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
China to conduct important military exercises as Pelosi visits Taiwan
Peoples' Libration Army (PLA) will conduct important military exercises and training activities including live-fire drills in six regions surrounding the Taiwan island from Thursday to Sunday, as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.
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August 02, 2022 8:52 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Can't stop China's reunification process, says Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee
No matter how people like Pelosi act to support Taiwan island and contain China, they can't stop China's reunification process. Reunification must and will be achieved, said Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island seriously damages the political foundation of China-US relations and sends a seriously wrong message to "Taiwan independence" forces, to which we strongly oppose and condemn, said Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
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August 02, 2022 8:44 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
America’s solidarity with 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, tweets Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi Statement after she landed in Taipei, Taiwan:
The United States continues to oppose unilateral efforts to change the status quo.
Our visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan – and it in no way contradicts longstanding United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, U.S.-China Joint Communiques and the Six Assurances.
America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.
Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region.
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August 02, 2022 8:38 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
China slams 'extremely dangerous' US actions
China slams 'extremely dangerous' US actions in Taiwan as US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the country, reports AFP.
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August 02, 2022 8:35 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Pelosi becomes highest US elected official to visit Taiwan in more than 25 years
China warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went to Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory. The Biden administration has sought to reassure Beijing that a Pelosi visit would not signal any change in U.S. policy.
Pelosi, who has long challenged China on human rights, becomes the highest U.S. elected official to visit Taiwan in more than 25 years.
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August 02, 2022 8:34 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Over 1,000 protesters in Taiwan gather near Grand Hyatt hotel where Pelosi is reportedly to stay
About 1,000 protesters in Taiwan gather near the Grand Hyatt hotel where Pelosi is reportedly to stay, protesting the "disaster maker's" visit, which may cause most serious risks in decades.
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August 02, 2022 8:31 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Website of Taiwan's presidential office facees overseas cyber attack
The website of Taiwan's presidential office receives an overseas cyber attack, reports Reuters. The website is not responding, fueling specualtions that it might have been hacked by Beijing.
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August 02, 2022 8:30 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
WATCH | Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwanese officials at Taipei airport
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taipei, Taiwan. Meet Taiwanese officials at Taipei airport | WATCH
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August 02, 2022 8:27 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Nancy Pelosi lands in Taipei, Taiwan despite serious warning from China
US aircraft carrying House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taipei, Taiwan.
Nancy Pelosi's plane arrived in Taipei even as Chinese fighter jets including Sukhoi-35 were doing sorties in-around Taiwan.
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August 02, 2022 8:24 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Chinese fighter jets crossing Taiwan Strait, reports AFP
Chinese fighter jets has crossed Taiwan Strait, reports AFP News Agency citing state media. The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is shortly expected to arrive in Taiwan.