A delegation from the US House of Representatives may visit Taiwan in May. House Speaker Mike Johnson (Republican from Louisiana) announced this in a written statement. TASS.
He said the United States should underscore Congress’s commitment to security and democracy. As the politician noted, to do this, he will ask the chairmen of the relevant committees of the House of Representatives to lead a delegation to Taipei after the inauguration of the new head of Taiwan’s administration, Lai Qingde. May.
He also expressed hope that the United States and Taiwan “will continue to jointly advance the principles of freedom, opportunity, and security for all freedom-loving countries and their partners” in the Indo-Pacific region.
The previous day, US President Joe Biden statedHe said his country does not support Taiwan’s independence.
January 13 in Taiwan elections took place Heads of administration and deputies of the Legislative Yuan (Parliament). The winner was Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Qingde. pro-independence Islands from China.
On the same day, China appeared. expression The results of the presidential elections in Taiwan have been announced.
Previously, the Chinese Ministry of Defense announced the following: will not be allowed Taiwan’s independence.