Members of the House Select Committee on the China Communist Party (CCP) have arrived in Taiwan for a congressional visit to show their support for the island and strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Led by the committee’s chairman, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), the bipartisan group arrived in Taipei on Feb. 22. The delegation is set to meet senior Taiwanese officials and discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations, trade, and regional security, among other key issues. The visit is a part of the delegation’s trip to the Indo-Pacific region.
“Time and again, Taiwan has shown the world how to stand up to the CCP’s bullying and not only survive but thrive,” Mr. Gallagher said when arriving in Taipei. “We are thrilled to be in Taipei to show our support for our friends in Taiwan, President-elect Lai, and the newly elected Legislative Yuan. The United States stands with Taiwan. By promoting deeper ties between our leaders and our economies, we can enhance peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.”…