Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is visiting Taiwan, where he made a speech saying the incoming Trump administration should continue to support the country. He is likely to meet with President Lai Ching-te during his trip.
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00:00Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence expressed support for Taiwan during his first visit to Taipei, ahead of an expected meeting with President Lai Ching-de.
00:10On the eve of a new American administration, I stand in Taiwan now to say to my countrymen for the security and the future of freedom and prosperity for America and all of our allies across the Pacific.
00:29America stands with Taiwan.
00:34Pence was speaking at an event hosted by a local language institute and a foundation linked to Purdue University, of his home state of Indiana.
00:42U.S. outlet The Hill reported that Pence was in Taiwan to meet with President Lai and senior tech leaders.
00:47The previous day, he participated in a business leader forum in Hong Kong.