A bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Congress is visiting Taiwan. It’s led by Secretary of the House Republican Conference Lisa McClain, and it was received by President-elect Lai Ching-te on Tuesday. During the meeting, Lai thanked the U.S. Congress for its recent pro-Taiwan legislation. McClain said Taiwan was a linchpin for regional stability, adding that China was not a friend of the U.S.

Ahead of the presidential inauguration on May 20, Secretary of the House Republican Conference Lisa McClain has led a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan. The group met with President-elect Lai Ching-te on Tuesday.

Lai Ching-te
President-elect
In the future, in addition to implementing the four-pillar plan for peace I mentioned previously, my administration will continue the efforts of Tsai Ing-wen to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We will also collaborate more with likeminded nations such as the U.S. and promote deeper Taiwan-U.S. ties.

Waves of U.S. lawmakers have visited in recent weeks to show support for Taiwan. McClain had high praise for Taiwan’s people on Tuesday.

Lisa McClain
House Republican Conference secretary
The people of Taiwan have built a vibrant democracy, a thriving economy. Their success stands as testament to the power of freedom and the indomitable human spirit. It’s a linchpin of stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Dan Kildee
US Congressman (Democratic Party)
… to get the Taiwan Relations Act approved by Congress 45 years ago. The U.S. Congress and the American people stand with the people of Taiwan. There’s no disagreement between Republicans and Democrats on this point.

McClain also spoke on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China.

Lisa McClain
House Republican Conference secretary
My hope would be that he talks about the importance of peace. China’s not our friend, economically, educationally and militarily. We need to make sure that we stand strong as a leader.

Amid China’s frequent provocations in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and East China Sea, U.S. officials voiced hope for closer cooperation with Taiwan and other likeminded countries to safeguard stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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