U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China
TL;DR
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan shortly after the inauguration of its new president, Lai Ching-te, who has called for China to cease its threats against the island. The visit follows Chinese military drills around Taiwan in response to what Beijing calls "separatist acts." The delegation aims to show support for Taiwan and discuss the new administration's priorities, amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China.
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