Despite China warnings, Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan today
News reports said the US House of Representatives Speaker would stay the night in Taiwan and visit Parliament tomorrow.
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The two men also reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, where China is increasing military pressure.
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Ms Pelosi's office announced on Sunday that the visit seeks "to reaffirm America's strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region".
Former president Fidel Ramos dies at 94
According to the Ramos family, the wake and funeral arrangements for the former president will be announced later.
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South Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labour row with Japan
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Xi warns Biden against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan
The scheduled phone call - their fifth since Mr Biden took office last year - touched on a range of issues including strategic competition, global security and Ukraine.
Japan to join ‘Garuda Shield’ military drills in Indonesia for first time
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