Nancy Pelosi Singapore

SINGAPORE - A group of six US congressmen led by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi called on President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee ...

The visit to Singapore is the first by a congressional delegation in recent memory to be led by a House Speaker, who ranks third in order of protocol after the US president and vice-president. We also exchanged views on fostering social cohesion and creating greater opportunities for women." Singapore is the first stop of the congressional delegation's visit to the Indo-Pacific region this week.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Monday in Singapore for a two-day visit, leading a congressional delegation to Asia amid speculation the trip could ...

Biden has been cautious, though, on the prospect of a Pelosi visit. “I think this is at one level a lot of noise about nothing,” Gingrich said. The report did not specify what type of weapons were used in the exercises. “It would make it look like America can be shoved around,” former House Speaker Gingrich told VOA’s Mandarin Service earlier this week. U.S. presidents have long used a policy of “strategic ambiguity” toward Taiwan — essentially leaving their options open in the case of a Chinese invasion of the island. He added: “The speaker is entitled to travel aboard a military aircraft.” China’s foreign ministry has also vowed Beijing would “act strongly” and “take countermeasures” in response to a Pelosi visit. On Sunday, a spokesman for China’s air force said Beijing has the “firm will” and “sufficient capability to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The spokesman, who was quoted in state media, also said China had various fighter jets that can circle “the precious island of our motherland.” In a statement Sunday, Pelosi said she is leading a group of five other Democratic Party lawmakers to Asia “to reaffirm America’s strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region.” Taiwan and China split in 1949 after a civil war, with the defeated nationalist forces fleeing to Taiwan and setting up a government that later grew into a vibrant democracy. She did not mention whether she will defy China by making a stop in Taiwan on the trip that has Malaysia, South Korea and Japan among the U.S. delegation’s scheduled visits. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived Monday in Singapore for a two-day visit, leading a congressional delegation to Asia amid speculation the trip could include a stop in Taiwan.

Nancy Pelosi's office announced that she was leading a U. S. Congressional delegation to the region that would include visits to Singapore, Malaysia, ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore was scheduled to host a reception with her on Monday afternoon, its website said. Mr. Shen said at a military airshow that the air force has many types of fighter jets capable of circling "the precious island of our motherland", referring to Taiwan. Xi is expected to secure a precedent-breaking third leadership term later this year during a once-in-five-years congress of the ruling Communist Party. In the United States, Biden's Democratic Party faces a hard fight to retain control of the House of Representatives at November's midterm elections. China views visits by U. S. officials to Taiwan as sending an encouraging signal to the pro-independence camp in the island. A visit by Ms. Pelosi, who is third in the line of succession to the presidency and a long-time critic of China, would come amid worsening ties between Washington and Beijing. Republican Newt Gingrich was the last House speaker to visit Taiwan, in 1997. Washington does not have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.

Singapore has welcomed US engagement in the region, including through initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as Nancy Pelosi makes an Asia ...

Nancy Pelosi's office announced that she was leading a U. S. Congressional delegation to the region that would include visits to Singapore, Malaysia, ...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore was scheduled to host a reception with her on Monday afternoon, its website said. Mr. Shen said at a military airshow that the air force has many types of fighter jets capable of circling "the precious island of our motherland", referring to Taiwan. Xi is expected to secure a precedent-breaking third leadership term later this year during a once-in-five-years congress of the ruling Communist Party. In the United States, Biden's Democratic Party faces a hard fight to retain control of the House of Representatives at November's midterm elections. China views visits by U. S. officials to Taiwan as sending an encouraging signal to the pro-independence camp in the island. A visit by Ms. Pelosi, who is third in the line of succession to the presidency and a long-time critic of China, would come amid worsening ties between Washington and Beijing. Republican Newt Gingrich was the last House speaker to visit Taiwan, in 1997. Washington does not have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shake hands at Singapore's presidential palace Monday. (Singaporean ...

Lee “highlighted the importance of stable U.S.-China relations for regional peace and security,” the statement added, in an apparent allusion to reports that Pelosi may visit Taiwan. She has long challenged China on human rights and wanted to visit Taiwan earlier this year. Taiwan and China split in 1949 after the Communists won a civil war on the mainland. The U.S. switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979 but maintains informal relations with the island. Beijing promotes an alternative “one-China principle” that says they are one country and the Communist Party is its leader. Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to the self-governing island to make its decades-old de facto independence permanent, a step that U.S. leaders say they don’t support. While there have been no official announcements, local media in Taiwan reported that Pelosi (D-San Francisco) would arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. There’s no reason for any actions to be taken. “We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely,” Kirby told CNN on Monday. “There’s no reason for the Chinese rhetoric. Both sides say they together form one country but disagree over which government is entitled to national leadership. But it’s a crisis not of their making. “Those who play with fire will perish by it,” Zhao said.

Nancy Pelosi met Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, President Halimah Yacob and other cabinet members, Singapore's Foreign Ministry said. Mr Lee welcomed a US ...

“The People’s Liberation Army will never sit by idly. In a statement over the weekend, she said she will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, Covid-19, climate change, security and “democratic governance”. Mr Lee welcomed a US commitment to strong engagement with the region, and the two sides discussed ways to deepen economic engagement through initiatives such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, the ministry said in a statement.

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has held talks with Singapore's leaders at the start of her Asian tour as questions swirl over a possible stop in Taiwan ...

Lee “highlighted the importance of stable U.S.-China relations for regional peace and security,” it added, in an apparent allusion to reports of Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. She has long challenged China on human rights and wanted to visit Taiwan earlier this year. Washington’s “One China policy” says it takes no position on the status of the two sides but wants their dispute resolved peacefully. The United States switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979, but maintains informal relations with the island. While there have been no official announcements, local media in Taiwan reported that Pelosi will arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. There’s no reason for any actions to be taken. Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to make the island's decades-old de facto independence permanent, a step U.S. leaders say they don’t support. Both sides say they are one country but disagree over which government is entitled to national leadership. It is not uncommon for congressional leaders to travel to Taiwan, it is very much in keeping with our policy and is consistent with our support to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act.” “We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely,” Kirby told CNN on Monday. “There’s no reason for the Chinese rhetoric. “Those who play with fire will perish by it,” Zhao said. The Biden administration has tried to assure Beijing there was no reason to “come to blows” and that if such a visit occurred, it would signal no change in U.S. policy.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday and discussed issues including the tensions surrounding Taiwan and ...

Lee “highlighted the importance of stable U.S.-China relations for regional peace and security,” it added, in an apparent allusion to reports of Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. She has long challenged China on human rights and wanted to visit Taiwan earlier this year. Washington’s “One China policy” says it takes no position on the status of the two sides but wants their dispute resolved peacefully. The United States switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979, but maintains informal relations with the island. While there have been no official announcements, local media in Taiwan reported that Pelosi will arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years. There’s no reason for any actions to be taken. Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to make the island’s decades-old de facto independence permanent, a step U.S. leaders say they don’t support. Both sides say they are one country but disagree over which government is entitled to national leadership. It is not uncommon for congressional leaders to travel to Taiwan, it is very much in keeping with our policy and is consistent with our support to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act.” “We want to make sure that when she travels overseas, she can do so safely and securely,” Kirby told CNN on Monday. “There’s no reason for the Chinese rhetoric. “Those who play with fire will perish by it,” Zhao said. The Biden administration has tried to assure Beijing there was no reason to “come to blows” and that if such a visit occurred, it would signal no change in U.S. policy.