Following the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te on May 20, China has conducted extensive military drills around Taiwan, including mock videos of missile attacks on Taiwanese cities. Despite the heightened military activity, President Lai has extended goodwill and cooperation toward China. The United States has reaffirmed its support for Taiwan, with President Biden and the State Department voicing concerns over China's actions during a routine democratic transition. A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, visited Taiwan to discuss regional security, trade, and investment, signaling strong U.S. support for Taiwan's defense and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Military analyst Sean Bell noted that China's actions appear to be testing Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
US lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China's military drills https://t.co/ja9NvSpNho
A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president. https://t.co/hN9eTjJhpy
NEW: US lawmakers affirm support for Taiwan against China’s ‘aggression’ https://t.co/I4pa4a66Eq
Taiwan president calls on US lawmakers for help to strengthen defences https://t.co/6wxYnqDQXU
#NDTVWorld | US Lawmaker Pledges Support For Taiwan Against Chinese Aggression https://t.co/Zou5lR10ft https://t.co/H9d2re75Fc
A U.S. congressional delegation met Taiwan's new leader on Monday in a show of support shortly after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration speech. https://t.co/KUpSaXHBRu
US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming, China drills show deterrence need https://t.co/W8mof2ppQK https://t.co/E0T2UjZmYI
US lawmakers expressed support for Taiwan’s defense in a trip to the self-ruled democracy just two days after China ended its biggest military exercise in a year around the island. https://t.co/gHZfmX7ljZ
#Taiwan's president says open to working with #China on 'peace' https://t.co/1YdU7mZYBB
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China on Sunday following two days of Chinese war games near the island, as a group of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taipei. https://t.co/Q0AxLaeXZE
.@HouseForeignGOP Chair @RepMcCaul leads 1st post inauguration #House delegation comprising @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepYoungKim, @RepHoulahan, @RepJoeWilson & @RepAndyBarr to #Taiwan🇹🇼. Glad to host the timely visit dispatched by Speaker @MikeJohnson signaling strong #US🇺🇸 support. https://t.co/pocxUgb90y
#US lawmakers arrive in #Taiwan as #Chinese fighter jets fly around island in massive invasion drill 'I think it's very important that we show our strong support for Taiwan. I think it is a deterrent,' Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs… https://t.co/iOgMAZNW8I
THREAD: Lai Ching-te, a former doctor, became Taiwan’s newest president on May 20, replacing outgoing President Tsai Ying-wen. Given his reputation as a politician who supports more autonomy for Taiwan, Beijing responded predictably (meaning angrily). https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
.@HouseForeignGOP Chair @RepMcCaul leads 1st post inauguration #House delegation comprising @RepJimmyPanetta, @RepYoungKim, @RepHoulahan, @RepJoeWilson & @RepAndyBarr to #Taiwan🇹🇼. Glad to host the timely visit dispatched by Speaker @MikeJohnaon signaling strong #US🇺🇸 support. https://t.co/aLOb6A8xmb
Mainland China's military exercises on Taiwan Island have just ended. The person the United States sent to Taiwan this time is not a former official, but a current heavyweight congressman. Michael McCaul has a strong anti-China stance and has long been sanctioned by China! It has… https://t.co/T8Bjzs7rav
❗️ TODAY ❗️ CHM @RepMcCaul landed in Taipei, Taiwan leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to meet with Taiwanese officials to discuss regional security, trade, and investment to explore new areas of collaboration between the U.S. and Taiwan. https://t.co/WrKW7D4Hp2
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again extended goodwill toward and offered cooperation with China following two days of Chinese war games near the island. https://t.co/1lmELfg37H
"This visit comes at a particularly tense time for relations in the Taiwan Strait." @CordeliaSkyNews reports as a US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan days after China military drills. https://t.co/rPvgQgM1Lt 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/CcPPZlHhWE
TAIWAN: Fearing a lack of resolve from Biden, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te stated he was ready to work with China. Three days after he was sworn in Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan demonstrating its ability to seize the island. China vowed that… https://t.co/MhpAqDKTU1 https://t.co/PtqpcijjuF
U.S. Reps Show Support for Taiwan in Surprise Visit Defying CCP Warnings https://t.co/NSKE9P0oyJ
Taiwan’s President Lai says ready to work with China despite military drills ➡️ https://t.co/Ugy1rNOb0D https://t.co/2emlkt94kq
THREAD: Taiwan gets new president Lai Ching-te and China carries out military drills. CCTV shows mock video of Chinese missiles destroying Taiwanese cities. And despite frequency of PRC military activity, Taiwanese are worrying more but not panicking. https://t.co/7u4OPdudfH
After China drills, Taiwan president again extends goodwill https://t.co/Ti57jptJTt https://t.co/wiBoPrl0Ev
Taiwan president again offers talks after Chinese military drills #ARYNews https://t.co/1IDVr8h6D9
Taiwan's new President gives a strong message to China after swearing-in. China retaliates with military drills near Taiwan. #Taiwan #China #ITVideo #WorldToday | @geeta_mohan @mahasweta_18aug https://t.co/uhiYCaHoo7
We thank @POTUS for reaffirming #US🇺🇸 support for #TaiwanStrait🇹🇼 peace & stability. Grateful for @StateDept voicing concern over #China using a routine democratic transition as pretext for military drills & urging #Beijing to act with restraint. https://t.co/eCEpPtNTJk
"It just feels it's more likely now when, rather than if, China decides to take action against Taiwan." Military analyst Sean Bell tells @SaimaMohsin it appears "China's testing Taiwan's defensive capability" by carrying out drills. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 / YouTube https://t.co/i8Hqcj6ZdN