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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Meets with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen
00:00 - 04:53 (04:53)
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, though the meeting will take place in the US instead of Taiwan to avoid tension with China. China has warned against the meeting, calling it a provocation, but McCarthy's trip to China counterbalances Tsai's high-stakes visit to the US.
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Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, is visiting Central America and the US, which comes at a critical moment for her country, as Honduras switched its recognition from Taiwan to Beijing last week.
00:00 - 01:57 (01:57)
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Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, is visiting Central America and the US, which comes at a critical moment for her country, as Honduras switched its recognition from Taiwan to Beijing last week. This trip has raised tensions since China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province.
ChapterHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy Meets with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen
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US House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy's meeting with Taiwan's regional leader, Tsai Ing-wen, has angered China who have taken measures to counter this.
01:57 - 04:53 (02:55)
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US House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy's meeting with Taiwan's regional leader, Tsai Ing-wen, has angered China who have taken measures to counter this. While originally wanting to go to Taiwan for the meeting, it was agreed to take place in the US instead as a compromise to avoid increasing geopolitical tensions.