Watch CBS News' coverage as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan.
that has become a flashpoint amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China.
A U.S. military aircraft with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on board prepares to land at in Taipei on August 2, 2022.In a statement shortly after the plane landed, Pelosi said her visit was meant to honor"America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibrant Democracy." A Taiwanese government official said Pelosi was expected to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and members of the legislature in Taipei. The U.S. delegation is expected to stay Tuesday night in the capital and hold meetings throughout the day Wednesday before departing.
During a two-hour phone call with President Biden last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded Pelosi cancel the trip. Earlier in July,According to, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Monday its military would"not sit idly by" if Pelosi visited. During a daily briefing, Lijan said a visit by the"No. 3 official of the U.S. government" would"lead to egregious political impact.
Kirby said"the speaker makes her own decisions" when asked if the military still believed it was not a good idea for her to go."What we did was provide her context, analysis, facts, information, so that she could make the best decision possible for every stop for every overseas travel," Kirby added.
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