A bipartisan and bicameral U.S. congressional delegation visited Taiwan to congratulate President Lai Ching-te on his recent inauguration. Led by Senator Tammy Duckworth, the cross-party delegation included Senators Chris Coons and Dan Sullivan, among others. The visit aimed to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Taiwan and its democratic values. The delegation also met with Taiwanese leaders, including Vice President Hsiao, to discuss shared goals of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the broader Indo-Pacific region. The visit underscores the strong U.S. support for Taiwan in the face of Chinese authoritarianism. Before leaving, the delegation met with Members of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee at the Legislative Yuan, where Speaker Han Kuo-yu delivered remarks.
Before leaving Taiwan, the bipartisan delegation met with Members of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee at the Legislative Yuan, followed by a media engagement where Speaker Han Kuo-yu joined and delivered remarks with Chairman @RepMcCaul. https://t.co/cQPzbdNvsG https://t.co/M8p5uyGetd
I had productive meetings in Taiwan with President Lai, VP Hsiao and other leaders in Taiwan to congratulate them on their successful democratic election and discuss our shared commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. https://t.co/GQAUSgmXzn
It was an honor to lead a bipartisan Senate delegation this week to congratulate Taiwanese President @ChingteLai on his recent inauguration. The U.S. stands with the people of Taiwan as they continue to strengthen their own democracy. https://t.co/Zrs1XWCHmC
Taiwan stands as a bastion of freedom in the shadow of China's menacing authoritarian power. I visited President Lai this week to send a message that America will stand resolutely by Taiwan and work with all nations that want to preserve the free world. https://t.co/c7w7KIox22
Every Taiwan election threatens the central premise of the Chinese Communist Party—that one person ruling in perpetuity knows what’s best for 1.4 billion people. This is a giant vulnerability for CCP rule. It was an honor meeting recently inaugurated President Lai earlier today. https://t.co/6MiuXMIJhL
Returned to Taiwan with a bipartisan group of my Senate colleagues, led by my friend @SenDuckworth. Taiwan’s new President was inaugurated last week and our timely visit sends a clear signal of the strong U.S. support for Taiwan and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/yUpSfzia4T
I'm part of a bipartisan and bicameral congressional delegation that's here in Taipei. All of us are here to deliver a message of support for Taiwan and our partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/Nm9QVu33yI
President @ChingteLai meets #US bipartisan delegation led by @SenDuckworth 🇹🇼🤝🇺🇸 https://t.co/aaatVV4DmR
Honored and proud to lead this bipartisan delegation to Taiwan—the first Senate delegation to do so since the inauguration of their new President Lai Ching-te. We're here to reaffirm and redouble our nation's commitment to the people of Taiwan. https://t.co/R7aIQQK9rY
Incredibly proud to join a cross-party delegation last week to celebrate the inauguration of the new Taiwanese President. Democracy is a precious thing, and #Taiwan is one of the strongest in the world @MOFA_Taiwan https://t.co/eszHKXoMyQ