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international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

US Lawmakers Pledge Defense Support for Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, to demonstrate U.S. support amid escalating tensions with China, which responded to Lai's inauguration with large-scale military drills. The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to Taiwan despite China's warnings and sanctions against U.S. officials. Both sides emphasized the importance of bolstering Taiwan's defenses and maintaining regional peace and stability.

via The Washington Post|

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world2 years ago•1 min saved

"Taiwanese Americans Return Home in Record Numbers to Cast Votes"

Taiwanese Americans, many of whom are dual citizens, are flying back to Taiwan to cast their votes in the presidential election, motivated by increasing tensions between Taiwan and China. Unable to vote by mail, these voters see their participation as a way to support freedom and democracy in the face of China's military pressure on Taiwan. This tradition has become a diaspora tradition for many first-generation Taiwanese Americans since Taiwan's first democratic presidential elections in 1996.

via The New York Times|

#china-taiwan-tensions #dual-citizens #presidential-election