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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan after a visit that drew threats from China. She says she and other members of Congress in her delegation showed they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island. China claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments. Pelosi met with Taiwanese leaders on Wednesday. Beijing issued threats against her visit and announced military exercises, including live-fire exercises in the waters and skies surrounding Taiwan, after her arrival. Experts warn that using live fire in a country’s territorial airspace or...
