House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed Taiwan as a model for democracy and a “strong contrast to what’s happening on mainland China” as she met Wednesday with President Tsai Ing-wen as part of her high-stakes visit to the island.
Mrs. Pelosi pledged to maintain U.S. solidarity with Taiwan, which Beijing considers a breakaway province, while preserving the “one China” policy that American leaders have maintained for decades to avoid tumult in the region.
“Our solidarity with you is more important than ever, as you defend Taiwan and their freedom,” she said.
The speaker lifted up the Taiwanese people and hailed their accomplishments while trying to limit any punishment from the mainland.