Pelosi-Taiwan latest updates: China announces military drills

Taiwan news from August 2: Pelosi’s visit enrages China and risks triggering a major crisis between the two countries.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being greeted by Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (left) as she arrives at the Songshan airport in Taipei, Taiwan [Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Handout via EPA-EFE]

By Jihan Abdalla

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan.
The US sends warships east of Taiwan, increasing military activity ahead of Pelosi’s visit.