US House Speaker Mike Johnson held a call with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported, a move likely to add to China’s reasons to step up military intimidation of the democracy. Johnson and Lai spoke on Wednesday, according to VOA, which cited unidentified people.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson held a call with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported, a move likely to add to China’s reasons to step up military intimidation of the democracy.
China wants to bring Taiwan under its control someday, by force if necessary, and opposes nations it has ties with, like the US, from having contact with officials from the hub for advanced semiconductor production. The PLA also held exercises twice around Taiwan because former President Tsai Ing-wen met with two of Johnson’s predecessors Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
Lai has visited Guam’s legislature and met the territory’s governor, Lou Leon Guerrero. Previous Taiwan presidents have stopped in Guam as part of trips abroad.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Taiwan's Lai in Guam, talks to US House speaker(UPDATE) HAGATNA, Guam — Lai Ching-te spoke to the United States' Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday, the Taiwanese leader's office said as he visits the American territory of Guam during a Pacific tour that has angered China.
Read more »
Taiwan President Expresses Confidence in Deeper Cooperation with Next US AdministrationTaiwan President Lai Ching-te expressed confidence in deeper cooperation with the next US administration after his call with US Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, despite China's anger over the call.
Read more »
Taiwan Leader Confident of Deeper Cooperation with New US AdministrationTaiwan's leader Lai Ching-te expressed confidence in deeper cooperation with the incoming US government, following a call with US House Speaker Mike Johnson that upset China. Lai stated that Taiwan is committed to resisting authoritarian expansion and contributing to regional stability and peace.
Read more »
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Lai testifies in national security trialJimmy Lai's testimony comes just a day after Hong Kong jailed 45 pro-democracy activists for up to 10 years in a separate national security case
Read more »
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te Welcomed in Hawaii during Pacific TourTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te was greeted with red carpets and flowers during his two-day visit to Hawaii, as part of his Pacific tour that has drawn strong criticism from China. Lai visited local attractions including a museum and the USS Arizona Memorial, while China threatens to 'resolutely crush' any attempts towards independence.
Read more »
Taiwanese Leader Lai Arrives in Tuvalu to Strengthen Diplomatic TiesTaiwanese leader Lai Ching-te visited Tuvalu as part of a diplomatic mission to strengthen Taiwan's international support. Lai's visit comes at a time when China is making efforts to gain more allies.
Read more »