The U.S. House speaker has arrived in Taiwan, demonstrating unwavering commitment to support.
Nancy Pelosi's visit is the highest-level trip by a U.S. official in a quarter century.
But Chinese officials immediately reacted with backlash.
Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday night. She is on an Asian tour that includes announced visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan.
Taiwan's presidential office said Pelosi is set to meet President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday and will have lunch with her.
Pelosi says in a statement that discussions will focus on reaffirming support and promoting shared interests.
Moments after she landed in Taipei, The Washington Post released her opinion piece. She says the U.S. must remember the vow to support the defense of Taiwan.
Chinese officials have been warning against the visit. The Foreign Ministry released a statement shortly after, saying it has a severe impact on the political foundation of relations between China and the U.S.
◆unwavering（態度や信念などが）揺るぎない an unwavering attitude, belief, expression etc does not change
Nancy Pelosi's visit is the highest-level trip by a U.S. official in a quarter century.
But Chinese officials immediately reacted with backlash.
Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday night. She is on an Asian tour that includes announced visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan.
Taiwan's presidential office said Pelosi is set to meet President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday and will have lunch with her.
Pelosi says in a statement that discussions will focus on reaffirming support and promoting shared interests.
Moments after she landed in Taipei, The Washington Post released her opinion piece. She says the U.S. must remember the vow to support the defense of Taiwan.
Chinese officials have been warning against the visit. The Foreign Ministry released a statement shortly after, saying it has a severe impact on the political foundation of relations between China and the U.S.
◆unwavering（態度や信念などが）揺るぎない an unwavering attitude, belief, expression etc does not change
◆backlash 反発、反感 a strong negative reaction by a number of people against recent events, especially against political or social developments
◆reaffirm 再確認する to formally state an opinion, belief, or intention again, especially when someone has questioned you or expressed a doubt SYN reiterate
◆shared interest 共通の関心事
◆vow to ～するという誓い a serious promise → oath