Tsai Ing-wen
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), on Wednesday, joined a growing series of foreign legislators who have met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
Tsai Ing-wen's visit comes as the U.S.-China relationship has fallen to historic lows, with U.S. support for Taiwan becoming one of the main points of contention.
From Taiwan to Germany, Iceland to New Zealand, the nations led by women have been doing very well during the coronavirus pandemic, with early interventions, swift lockdowns and sufficient testing.
“Hong Kong people have showed us that ‘one country, two systems’ is definitely not feasible,” President Tsai Ing-wen said of Beijing's suggestion.
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“Today, we have a chance to make history," Taiwan's president said in a message before the vote.
The American Institute of Taiwan opened to conduct relations between the two countries.
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“We hope the U.S. can abide by the ‘one China’ policy...and not let her pass through their border."
"As a single female politician, Tsai Ing-wen lacks the emotional drag of love, the pull of the 'home,' and no children to care for," Chinese state media said.
Taiwan and China must "set aside the baggage of history" for the sake of regional security, said Tsai Ing-wen.