"US Lawmakers Affirm Unwavering Support for Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions"
TL;DR
House Rep. Mike Gallagher assured Taiwan of continued US support regardless of the upcoming election, emphasizing the importance of international engagement. The bipartisan delegation's visit to Taiwan comes amid heightened tensions with China following the deaths of two Chinese fishermen. The visit aims to strengthen unofficial US-Taiwan relations, sparking criticism from Beijing. Tensions escalated further as China accused Taiwan of a cover-up over the fishermen's deaths, while Taiwan defended its coast guard's actions and called for an investigation.
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- US will support Taiwan regardless of election results, Rep. Gallagher says on visit to island CNN
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- House lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support The Hill
- House China committee meets leaders in Taiwan amid rising tensions Axios
- Delegation Led by Mike Gallagher Says U.S. Support for Taiwan Is Firm The New York Times
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