00:00U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, a prominent China hawk, has begun a Pacific tour that will include
00:05a stop in Taiwan. Wicker is the leading Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and
00:12a notable Taiwan backer. His visit highlights continued support from Congress at a time
00:17China is stepping up pressure on Taiwan. It also comes as U.S. President Donald Trump
00:23appears to be shifting focus towards a trade deal with China, which reportedly led to the
00:28cancellation of Taiwan President Lai Chingda's planned New York stopover in late July. The
00:34foreign ministry here in Taipei didn't confirm whether Wicker is coming, but says it welcomes
00:40visits from U.S. lawmakers.
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