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The Republican governor of Indiana arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a multi-day visit focused on the economy as tensions between Taiwan and China escalate towards a possible war between the two countries.
Governor Eric Holcomb’s visit follows two other visits by American politicians to the small Asian country. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, views exchanges with foreign leaders with hostility.
The governor of Indiana plans to meet with representatives of the semiconductor industry, noting that the visit is purely focused on economic exchange. He is traveling with guests that include the engineering dean of Purdue University, a university that recently started its semiconductor degree program.
“We are both looking to deepen and enhance our already excellent cooperation that we have established over the years,” said Holcomb on Monday.
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen exchanges gifts with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb during a meeting at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan on Monday, August 22, 2022.
(Taiwan presidential office via AP)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan in early August was greeted with contempt and seemed to have ignited tensions between China and Taiwan.
“Taiwan’s story is an inspiration to all freedom-loving people in the United States and around the world,” Pelosi said during his trip. “From a melting pot of challenges, you have produced a flourishing democracy.”
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Holcomb met with Tsai after a recent high-profile visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) that sparked China’s ire.
(Taiwan presidential office via AP)
The Chinese military responded to the visit by conducting military exercises that included flying warplanes to Taiwan and sending warships into the Taiwan Strait.
These acts of aggression were condemned by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during a conference with Governor Holcomb on Monday.
“Taiwan has been faced with military threats from China, in and around the Taiwan Strait,” Tsai said. “Right now, the democratic allies must stand together and promote cooperation in all areas.”
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
(Taiwan presidential office via AP)
“Building on our existing foundations of collaboration, I look forward to supporting each other and moving forward hand in hand, forging closer relationships and creating even deeper cooperation,” Tsai added.
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Governor Holcomb plans to visit South Korea following the conclusion of his four-day trip to Taiwan.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
