Photo taken on Aug. 3, 2022, in Taipei shows editions of Taiwanese newspapers reporting on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's historic visit to Taiwan on their front pages. (Photo by Kyodo News/Sipa USA)
Taiwan: U.S. House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan after a visit that drew threats from China. She says she and other members of Congress in her delegation showed they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. China claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments. Pelosi met with Taiwanese leaders on Wednesday. Beijing issued threats against her visit and announced military exercises, including live-fire exercises in the waters and skies surrounding Taiwan, after her arrival. Experts warn that using live fire in a country’s territorial airspace or waters could be seen as an act of war.
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