U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial arrival in the Taiwan region this week drew swift backlash, as residents took to the streets of New Taipei City to protest what many called a 'provocative political stunt.' Demonstrators told CGTN that the visit jeopardizes stability, with one protester stating, 'Foreign interference only brings us trouble.'
The visit unfolded despite repeated warnings from Beijing about violating the one-China principle. Analysts suggest it risks escalating cross-strait tensions, with the Chinese mainland announcing immediate military exercises around Taiwan following Pelosi's arrival.
Local business owners expressed worries about economic fallout, while students highlighted concerns about normalized U.S. interventionism. 'We want peace, not someone else's agenda,' a pharmacy worker told reporters. The protests underscore growing unease over external political actions impacting regional dynamics.
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cgtn.com
