Aug 3, 2022 4:51 AM EDT Nancy Pelosi assures Taiwan of US' support during controversial visitUS House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday pledged Washington's support for Taiwan during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire. Taipei, Taiwan - US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday pledged Washington's support for Taiwan during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire. US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (l.) attends a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan. China launches military exercises in response to Pelosi's visitA demonstrator tears a US flag during a protest against Pelosi's visit, in Taipei, Taiwan. © REUTERS For days, Pelosi had declined to confirm news reports that she would visit and Taiwan was not on her official itinerary.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2022 16:01 UTC