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US Congressional Delegation Arrives in Taiwan for National Day Celebration

Taiwan will celebrate its 113th birthday on Oct. 10 amid coercion and intimidation from communist China.
US Congressional Delegation Arrives in Taiwan for National Day Celebration
Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) leaves a House Republican conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 27, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—A U.S. congressional delegation has arrived in Taiwan to meet with senior Taiwanese officials and participate in the island’s National Day celebrations on Oct. 10.

Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) led the delegation, which arrived in Taiwan on Oct. 6 for a six-day visit, according to a press release from Taiwan’s foreign ministry. Lesko is joined by Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.).

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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