US lawmakers start unannounced visit to Taiwan

Four US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan yesterday to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and other senior officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, Report informs, citing Taipei Times.

The lawmakers arrived in two groups and are to stay in Taiwan for three days.

One of the groups is led by US Representative Brad Wenstrup, a Republican, who is accompanied by three of his aides, the ministry said in a statement.

The other group is led by US Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat. He is accompanied by US representatives Michael Waltz, a Republican, and Kai Kahele, a Democrat, as well as their three aides, the ministry said.

The visiting lawmakers are also to meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu and National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo to discuss Taiwan-US relations, regional peace and security, and trade, the ministry said.

All four US lawmakers have supported Taiwan in the US Congress by initiating bills and by writing joint letters to support Taiwan’s participation in the WHO and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.