U.S. Top Republican To Lead Taiwan Trip in August

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The Financial Times reports that top U.S. Republican Senator Roger Wicker will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan in August, amid growing pressure from China.

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00:00A top Republican senator is planning to visit Taiwan in August, according to the Financial Times.

00:06Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee and is one of Taiwan's

00:11strongest supporters in Congress, will head the delegation. The visit comes at a sensitive time

00:17for U.S.-Taiwan ties, with concerns Washington may be shifting its focus, prioritizing trade

00:22talks and a possible summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It comes after reports that Taiwan's

00:28president and defense minister recently delayed or canceled trips to the U.S. due to pressure

00:34from China.

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