US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid China’s Threat of Military Action Against Self-Ruled Island

US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid China’s Threat of Military Action Against Self-Ruled Island
Taiwanese military vehicles take part in a national day parade in front of the Presidential Palace in Taipei on Oct. 10, 2021. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—A group of U.S. congressmen arrived in Taiwan on a military plane on Nov. 9, marking the third U.S. delegation to visit the self-ruled island since President Joe Biden took office in January.

At the time of writing, it is unclear which lawmakers are in Taiwan and how many of them are there. The surprise visit was first confirmed by Taiwan’s foreign ministry before the Pentagon confirmed it hours later during a briefing.

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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