US leader Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan – Taiwan

Taipei – The Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi landed in the Taiwanese capital Taipei late Tuesday evening (local time). The visit was already very controversial in advance. China had threatened consequences if Pelosi actually went on the planned trip. In order not to have to cross the disputed South China Sea, Pelosi’s plane had flown north from Malaysia east of the Philippines. American solidarity with the Taiwanese people is more important now than ever, Pelosi said in a first statement. Her visit recognized US support for Taiwanese democracy. According to a Taiwanese news agency, Pelosi is scheduled to visit Taiwan’s parliament on Wednesday and meet with President Tsai Ing-wen. In the afternoon (local time) she should continue her journey.