Most Asian markets rise but Taiwan fears keep confidence in check


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Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has been met with anger in China, fuelling concerns about already-strained ties with the United States - Copyright Saudi Royal Palace/AFP/File Bandar AL-JALOUD Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday after the previous day’s reverse, with focus on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which has further strained already tense China-US ties and raised concerns about the long-term impact on the global outlook. The highest profile trip to the island in 25 years by a US politician was met with condemnation from Beijing, which warned of serious economic and military consequences. Taiwan said more than 20...