A bipartisan US delegation, including Rep. Michael McCaul and Senators Dan Sullivan and Tammy Duckworth, visited Taiwan to show support for President Lai Ching-te amid tensions with China. The delegation reaffirmed America's commitment to Taiwan, promising weapons and deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.
The United States has appointed a new representative to Taiwan, as China boosts its threats against the self-ruled island following the election of a new president who wants the territory to maintain its de-facto independence. https://t.co/JZx6os6Fe0
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
U.S. appoints a new representative to Taiwan as the self-governing island faces China's intimidation https://t.co/tVUdzm36bT
The U.S. has appointed a new representative to Taiwan https://t.co/L9BmnsfmtE
Minister @chia_lung hosted a luncheon welcoming staunch #Taiwan🇹🇼 friends @SenDuckworth, @SenDanSullivan, @ChrisCoons & @Senlaphonza. The visit by bipartisan #US🇺🇸 senators following the inauguration underscores our strong partnership anchored in shared dedication to democracy. https://t.co/waEklbSoms
Senators Dan Sullivan and Tammy Duckworth are leading a delegation in Taiwan today for meetings with officials including the island's new president — raising the ire of Chinese officials https://t.co/7SGhosfSyY
I’ve just landed in Taiwan with a delegation of my Senate colleagues to demonstrate to the world that America stands firm with the island democracy and to congratulate the Taiwanese people on another successful election and transfer of power. https://t.co/t8YRJlG27T
Bipartisan US delegation promises Taiwan-ordered weapons ‘forthcoming’ https://t.co/lcfuebG1aa
A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft. https://t.co/WOVLI8OFfR
Yesterday, the delegation had the pleasure of holding a press conference with FM @chia_lung to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations and America’s commitment to deterrence in the Taiwan Strait. https://t.co/K8jNpOrA9x https://t.co/KfUNjN0sQS
Lawmakers vow support, weapons for Taiwan as tensions with China intensify. https://t.co/MnKpSdLiGG
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul + Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei https://t.co/pqPIbGPMiM
U.S. "moving forward" with weapons for Taiwan in face of threats from China, Rep. McCaul says https://t.co/gF0HiFiPvq
U.S. LAWMAKERS MEET TAIWAN'S NEW LEADER, LAI CHING-TE, DEFYING CHINA'S OBJECTIONS AND AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN AMID RISING TENSIONS - SOURCES