In an appearance on “Chicago Tonight,” Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi rejected criticism of a visit to Taiwan by a congressional delegation he joined led by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Incensed by the visit, China launched and has now extended military drills that are effectively blockading the island, according to officials in Taipei.Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province that it intends to unite with the mainland by force, if necessary. The live-fire air and sea operations, which include firing ballistic missiles into the waters off Taiwan, are a visible demonstration of China’s fury.
“This type of provocative behavior unfortunately happened long before we went to Taiwan and it’s happening now. It’s irresponsible and reckless,” said Krishnamoorthi. “But if the cost of avoiding that type of provocative behavior is ceding control of Taiwan or ceding control of our travel schedule to the Chinese Communist Party, that’s not a price we’re gonna pay.”
Under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, the United States is legally obligated to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself but has not promised to directly intervene to defend the island under a policy known as “strategic ambiguity.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rep. Schweikert a top user of House ‘special order’ speechesArizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert has given a special-order speech 29 times in the current Congress, second only to Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisc., with 38.
Read more »
Rep Owens, Sen Scott introduce legislation to combat COVID learning lossRep. Burgess Owens and Sen. Tim Scott introduced legislation in the House and Senate to use unspent American Rescue Plan funds to combat COVID learning loss.
Read more »
Feds Arrest Man for Allegedly Mailing Poop to Rep. Jim JordanThe letter, intercepted by investigators, reportedly contained a greeting card, a $1 bill and suspected feces.
Read more »
Anne Heche in 'Extreme Critical Condition' and Remains in Coma After Car Crash, Rep SaysOn Friday, the 53-year-old Emmy winner was driving her blue Mini Cooper when it crashed into a Mar Vista, California, home.
Read more »
Anne Heche slipped into coma, is in critical condition after fiery Los Angeles car crash, rep saysActress Anne Heche fell into a coma and is in critical condition after her car crashed into a Los Angeles home, a spokesperson disclosed Monday.
Read more »