News Snapshot:
A delegation of US lawmakers traveled to Taiwan less than two weeks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in a move that escalated tensions with China. Democratic Sen. Ed Markey led the group that arrived on Sunday. Rep. Markey, who sits on the House Foreign Relations Committee, confirmed that the lawmakers wanted to “reaffirm United States support for Taiwan” and “promote stability and peace on Taiwan’s shores.” “The group will meet with selected private sector leaders and members to discuss common interests, including reducing tensions on Taiwan’s coast and expanding economic cooperation,” the official said. The visit comes...
