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Pelosi Leaves Taiwan As Beijing Begins Military Drills

2022-08-03 110 Dailymotion

Pelosi Leaves Taiwan , As Beijing Begins Military Drills.<br />'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .<br />'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .<br />The visit, meant as a show of support for Taiwan, worsened tensions between the U.S. and China.<br />Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory that it seeks to reclaim, .<br />warned Pelosi that if she went through with her visit, there would be "consequences.".<br />Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.<br />Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.<br />The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.<br />The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.<br />'New York Post' reports that at least half of the areas where the drills will take place seemingly infringe on Taiwanese waters.<br />Experts say the actions <br />could be "seen as an act of war.".<br />Experts say the actions <br />could be "seen as an act of war.".<br />During her meeting with Pelosi, <br />Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.<br />During her meeting with Pelosi, <br />Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.<br />Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”.<br />Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”

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