See moment Nancy Pelosi steps off plane in Taiwan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has arrived in Taiwan as part of her Asia tour, making this the first visit by a House speaker to Taiwan in 25 years. CNN's Will Ripley and Selina Wang report. #CNN #News

[kgosi]

We Americans aren’t scared to help other countries in need!!! We’re only scared of helping our own lol.

[ashu]

"China's final warning" would be a great catch phrase of all time 😂

[doggiesarus]

I worked in Taiwan, in Taichung, in the 80s. It's a lovely country. I loved the people, the weather, and the beautiful land.

[janluksa]

I’m a ‘foreigner’ who has been living in Taiwan since 2008 and I was there when the U.S. Delegation landed in Taipei this evening and I saw the convoy first hand up close as the police escorted the Speaker of the House and the delegates from Songshan Airport down the picturesque palm-tree lined Dunhua and Renai Roads all the way to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, where I enjoyed a short vacation two weeks ago, and where the delegation will be staying.
The atmosphere was surprisingly upbeat with many people waving American flags, even Taiwan independence flags and the policemen were in pretty good mood joking around enjoying the moment. I’m sure Speaker Nancy Pelosi will enjoy seeing giant message: “Thank You Nancy” when she looks out of her room window in Grand Hyatt towards Taipei 101 Skyscraper which is just across the street. She’s been given a great welcome and let’s hope that this special visit serves a really good purpose, not only ideological and economical but also to help citizens of both countries. The normal every day people who live here in Taipei or in the States. So that it’s not just about big business and politics, but also about the people who live in Taiwan, including the long-term non-citizens, who should be able to have the right to citizenship, house ownership or the right to vote just like when Taiwanese citizens move to The United States.
It’s remarkably calm in the capital of Taiwan tonight, eerily calm to be honest, let’s hope it’s not the calm before the storm, but the calm of the peace. I’d like to say: enjoy your time on this great island and make it count, really count, for everyone as there may not be another opportunity. And if the tropical summer 100F heat proves a bit too much to handle, just take a dip in one of the best outdoor pools in Taipei, right there on the 5th Floor at Grand Hyatt overlooking Taipei 101, the symbol of a wonderful home I found here in Taiwan. 😊

[chrisjames]

The message here is the US will not be bullied.

[TheXbuddyroex]

Im not exactly a supporter of Pelosi, but im glad she is representing our country and not allowing china to dictate what we or herself does.

[xipingma]

Never thought America's spine is represented by a 82 years woman! Solute to Nancy Pelosi! ❤❤❤❤❤

[Degoe]

Good to see there are still brave people in the west!

[gregbors]

It’s one thing to not acknowledge Taiwan as an independent nation publicly, in order not to ruffle feathers in Beijing. But it’s entirely another for the People’s Republic to attempt to dictate whether or not an American official can even visit the island.

[mal]

Can you imagine if the US reacted like this everytime Putin or Xi went to a conference. China have made themselves look so stupid

[kanishkgupta]

USA is the sole superpower for a reason. Wish India had some guts and recognise Taiwan as an independent country. Love and Respect to US and Taiwan from India 👏👏👏.

[aaronchang]

I’m a Taiwanese, thank you all for the bless❤
BUT
Honestly, I don’t trust American government at all. I don’t want Taiwan to become the next Afghanistan or Ukraine

[zz]

China's threats were proven to be "made in China "😂

[linak]

freedom and democracy are worth fighting for 🕊 Taiwan, Ukrainians are with you 🇺🇦❤🇹🇼

[morside]

She has earned my respect. The whole Asia Pacific is under the shadow of Beijing intimidation but she fearlessly visit despite all threats from communist China!

[kecunpro]

As a Taiwanese citizen, I appreciate Speaker Pelosi's courageous decision to visit Taiwan. She's a powerful woman. In the face of China's constant threats, Taiwan shouldn't be intimidated; instead, we should show the value of our democracy and freedom to the world. We'll never give in to autocracy.

[thedudeabides]

I'm glad she made the trip. You can't let the Chinese dictate what you can and can't do.

[hiutoy]

I hope I can be this active when I am 82, fly to 4 different place in 3 days across the pacific and wearing heels, a nice suit, and still looks grate .... omg

[johnnyvillegas]

People are so bipolar if she doesn’t go “we are weak” and if she goes “it wasn’t necessary”

[mariam]

BIG BALLS Madam Speaker! You are amazing ❤ from Cambridge/UK