Taiwan president discusses 'regional situation' ahead of McCarthy meeting

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met with senior security officials on Tuesday to discuss the 'regional situation' ahead of her meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California, which China has demanded not take place.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen attends a video call with senior members of government and security officials in Taipei, during her trip in Belmopan, Belize, in this handout picture released on April 5, 2023. Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS

After then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei in August, China staged war games around Taiwan.

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