Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan as China protestsTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan after a visit that heightened tensions with China, saying Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in her delegation showed they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. She is the first speaker of the House to visit Taiwan in 25 years, since Newt Gingrich in 1997. Shortly after Pelosi landed Tuesday night, China announced live-fire drills that reportedly started that night, as well as the four-day exercises starting Thursday. On Wednesday, China also banned some imports from Taiwan, including citrus fruit and fish. On Wednesday night, China flew an additional 27 fighter jets toward Taiwan.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2022 09:42 UTC