U.S. Senator Blackburn visited Taiwan late on the 25th.
In response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month, China has protested by holding military exercises and other measures. will be visiting.
U.S. Republican Senator Blackburn arrived at the airport in Taipei late on the evening of the 25th local time.
Taiwan's central news agency reports that the lawmakers were on a US military plane.
According to Taiwan's Presidential Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rep. Blackburn will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and others during his stay until the 27th and exchange opinions on security, economic and trade relations, etc.
From the U.S. Congress, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this month, becoming the first incumbent Speaker of the House to visit Taiwan in 25 years. rice field.
However, in spite of China's opposition, American legislators have continued to visit Taiwan, and Congressman Blackburn's visit is already the third of its kind this month alone.
"At a time when China is escalating its threats against Taiwan and creating tensions in the region, members of the US Congress have demonstrated their unwavering support for Taiwan in action," the ministry said in a statement. showed.