Pelosi stops in Hawaii and reveals her plans in Asia. But he did not mention Taiwan

The statement is not mentioned Taiwandespite speculation in recent days that Pelosi may be planning a visit to the self-governing democracy of 24 million people.

China The Communist Party, which claims Taiwan is part of its territory – although it never controlled it – has warned against Pelosi’s visit to the island, and US President Joe Biden recently let the US military believe such a trip “would not be a good idea now.” However, US lawmakers on both sides of the political divide in Washington urged her to leave.

She said high-level meetings will be held in each country “to advance our common interests and values, including peace and security, economic growth and trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights, and democratic governance.”

Pelosi said the delegation received a briefing from the Indian Pacific Command after the fuel stop in Hawaii, where they visited the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Arizona.

Traveling alongside Pelosi as part of a congressional delegation, President Gregory Meeks (Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee), President Mark Takano (Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee), Congressman Susan Delbiny, Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy, and Congressman Andy Kim. .

“Under President Biden’s strong leadership, America is deeply committed to intelligent and strategic engagement in the region, and recognizes that the freedom and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific is critical to the prosperity of our nation and around the world,” Pelosi said.