An American elected official denounces China’s “intimidation” against Taiwan. Mike Gallagher traveled to the island with a delegation of five, to meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te.
The United States is the main ally of Taiwan, an island with tense relations with China which claims it as one of its provinces. Relations between Beijing and Taiwan were further strained this month after the death of two Chinese at sea chased by Taiwanese authorities.