As tensions rise between the U.S. and China following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, people in Wisconsin answer the question: Is Taiwan an independent country?
"If we want to call Taiwan a country, I think we should," one man, Michael, said."I frankly don't care if China gets mad."
Don said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi deserves credit for visiting Taiwan and "standing up to the Chinese." last week after a Snickers advertisement calling Taiwan a country went viral. NBA COMMISSIONER ADAM SILVER SAYS LEAGUE LOST ‘HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS’ OF DOLLARS AFTER FALLOUT WITH CHINA"I guess I thought it was," said another."That's probably pretty bad for me that I didn't know that."One attendee, Don, said:"Well, China actually governs it in a way, but I give Nancy Pelosi a lot of credit for going over there though and standing up to the Chinese." earlier this month.
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