US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (left) speaks at a news conference with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the presidential office in Taipei on Wednesday. Photo: Taiwan Presidential Office via Reuters
How will Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan play in the US midterm elections?
- Visit by the US House Speaker comes as campaign season heats up, with both Democrats and Republicans vying to appear tough on China
- While polls show anti-China feelings rising in US, analysts question whether those will play much of a role with voters focused on domestic issues like inflation
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (left) speaks at a news conference with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the presidential office in Taipei on Wednesday. Photo: Taiwan Presidential Office via Reuters
