Taiwan on edge following Pelosi’s visit
04 August 2022 |
5:56 am
After Nancy Pelosi's visit, China is preparing its largest military show of force in decades surrounding the island. Some Taiwanese are worried; others say Beijing's tactics have not changed.
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