: Another US congressional delegation in Taiwan amid tensions #IndiaNEWS #News Taipei: Another US congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions with China remain high over its claims to the

Another US congressional delegation in Taiwan amid tensions #IndiaNEWS #News
Taipei: Another US congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions with China remain high over its claims to the self-governed island.
A steady stream of US visitors has come to meet with Taiwanese officials since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited in early August. China in response has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending warships, warplanes and drones toward the island daily.
Led by Florida Democrat Stephanie Murphy, the delegation met Thursday with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, whose administration China has relentlessly sought to deprive of diplomatic recognition and participation in international organisations.
Referring to Chinas military threats, Tsai said the delegations visit “conveys rock solid support for Taiwan from the US Congress. “Taiwan will not bow to pressure or coercion, Tsai said. “We will defend our democratic institutions and way of life. Taiwan will not back down. Murphy replied that Congress “should advocate for greater Taiwanese participation in international organisations. “Taiwan has shown itself to be a responsible member of the international community, especially in public health issues, and it deserves to participate in international fora when appropriate, she said.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday said China “strongly rejects and deplores the congressional visit, saying it violates the US commitment to the “one-China policy that forbids formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
“We will continue to take strong measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Mao said at a daily briefing.
Under the US system of separation of powers, the executive branch of government has no legal right to prevent members of Congress from visiting Taiwan. China has repeatedly refused to recognize that principle.
Mao also cautioned Japan not to allow a Taiwanese government official to attend an official funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. China strongly protested after Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te paid his respects at Abes Tokyo residence following his assassination in July.
“Japan shouldnot provide the Taiwan independence force any platforms for political manipulation,??? Mao said. Throughout his political career, Abe was a strong supporter of Taiwan, a Japanese colony for 50 years until the end of World War II which maintains close political, economic and social ties with Japan.
Murphy, who was born in Hanoi to Vietnamese parents, is among lawmakers who introduced a bill that would allow the US to lend weapons to support Taiwan, similar to a bill that was passed to lend weapons to Ukraine.

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