shockedcanadian
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Pompeo is smart enough to see what will be on the table soon. Let's hope his replacement gets it also.
Let's also hope America remain the leading capitalist state of a growing, sustainable, sovereign nation.
www.taiwannews.com.tw
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday (Jan. 6) announced that Kelly Craft, Washington's ambassador to the UN, will make a trip to Taiwan.
In a press statement on the mass arrest of democracy advocates in Hong Kong, Pompeo stated that the U.S. would not "stand idly by" as Hongkongers live under Chinese oppression. He also said Washington would consider sanctions and restrictions on anyone or any entity involved in this "assault on the Hong Kong people."
Pompeo remarked that the U.S. stands by the Hong Kong people and "all who yearn for freedom."
He continued:
Let's also hope America remain the leading capitalist state of a growing, sustainable, sovereign nation.
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Pompeo sending UN ambassador to Taiwan | Taiwan News | 2021-01-07 14:34:00
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday (Jan. 6) announced that Kelly Craft, Washington's ambassador to the UN, will make a trip to Taiwan.
In a press statement on the mass arrest of democracy advocates in Hong Kong, Pompeo stated that the U.S. would not "stand idly by" as Hongkongers live under Chinese oppression. He also said Washington would consider sanctions and restrictions on anyone or any entity involved in this "assault on the Hong Kong people."
Pompeo remarked that the U.S. stands by the Hong Kong people and "all who yearn for freedom."
He continued:
"I am pleased to announce the upcoming visit of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft to Taiwan, a reliable partner and vibrant democracy that has flourished despite CCP efforts to undermine its great success."