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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth visits Taiwan

The Hindu | 31/05/2022 03:00 PM | Click to read full article

On a visit to Taiwan, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth reiterated support for the island amid rising Chinese threats. Ms. Duckworth met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on May 31 and emphasized the close economic-, political- and security relations between Taipei and Washington.

China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force and sent 30 military aircraft into airspace close to the island on Monday.

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