Two weeks after Nancy Pelosi's contentious Taiwan visit, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey led another congressional delegation to Taipei this week via military aircraft — a move criticized by Beijing as escalating cross-strait tensions. The Chinese Embassy in Washington accused the U.S. of \"provoking confrontation\" and undermining stability across the Taiwan Strait through \"interference in China's internal affairs.\"
CGTN interviews with Taipei residents revealed skepticism about U.S. motives. One local stated: \"The U.S. prioritizes its own interests, not global stability. These visits contradict their claims of supporting the one-China policy.\"
Analysts note increased cross-strait military drills following recent visits, with Beijing viewing high-level U.S.-Taiwan exchanges as challenges to territorial sovereignty. However, some Taiwan residents question whether geopolitical posturing serves their economic and security needs.
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WeTalk – Taiwan residents: U.S. says one thing and does another
cgtn.com
