A group of six members of the U.S. Congress arrived in Taiwan on Thursday (April 14) in an unannounced two-day visit. Amid tensions between Beijing and Washington The move is sure to spark anger from China.
American Institute in Taiwan which serves as the de facto US embassy, Taipei confirmed this through a statement. “The delegation of Congress will meet with the top leaders of Taiwan. to discuss US-Taiwan relations Regional security and other important issues of mutual benefit”
The US has no official relationship with Taiwan. which China claims to be part of their territory but is the most important international sponsor and is Taipei’s largest arms supplier.
The Archyde.com report stated that The delegations were made up of members of Congress from both parties, including Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Menendez and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Arrived in Taipei on Thursday (April 14) aboard a plane of the Air Force led by Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. welcome
Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan will meet with members of the US Congress These on Friday (15 Apr)
A spokesman for the Presidential Palace of Taiwan said: Visit of the US Congressman It will help foster stronger ties between Taiwan and the United States. and emphasize that Taipei will continue to work with the United States. For the benefit of peace, stability, prosperity and the development of the world and the region”
The visit angered China, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stressing that “Beijing strongly opposes any form of formal interaction. between the US and Taiwan
“Members of Congress should comply with the US government’s one-China policy. The US side should uphold the one-China principle. and three China-US joint declarations cease formal contact with Taiwan. and avoid heading on a dangerous path,” Li Jian said.
He cautioned that China will continue to take tougher measures to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Since 1949, Taiwan has been de facto independent from mainland China. After the defeat in the Chinese Civil War escape to the island and then forming their own government. However, China has always viewed Taiwan as part of its territory. and see Taiwan as a separate province
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made it clear that China will not hesitate to use force once morest Taiwan. If this island with a population of 25 million severing ties with Beijing, however, Chinese officials preferred a more peaceful approach.
(Source: Archyde.com/RT News)
