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"We certainly want to help in the defense of Taiwan‚ which is very important. We want to deter the Chinese Communist Party and any military provocations." House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Taiwan’s US envoy at the US Capitol on Tuesday‚ after which he vowed to continue supporting the Taiwanese people against Chinese aggression. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Taiwanese people‚” Johnson told reporters‚ adding “We certainly want to help in the defense of Taiwan‚ which is very important. We want to deter the Chinese Communist Party and any military provocations. The U.S. stands with our friends.“ Johnson met with Envoy Alexander Yui‚ Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States – a meeting which undoubtedly pissed off CCP authorities in Beijing‚ particularly after Yui said that he looks forward to “further strengthen[ing] our rock-solid friendship‚” to which Johjnson replied: “We have an important relationship‚ and we want to strengthen that.” As The Epoch Times notes‚ the CCP has been harassing Taiwan leading up to the democratic island’s upcoming presidential vote on Saturday – launching several balloons and a rocket containing a satellite over the island’s airspace. Taiwan’s foreign minister described the incidents as part of a larger pattern of aggression designed to sway voters ahead of the election. Recall in August of 2022 when former Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan‚ the CCP launched several missiles around Taiwan and cut off all military communications with the United States.Survival Shield X-2 is now 25% OFF! Treat your body with super high-quality nascent iodine &; enjoy one of nature's greatest essentials! The Chinese Communist Party claims that Taiwan is a rogue province that must be united with the mainland by any means necessary. The regime has never actually controlled any part of the island‚ however.For its part‚ Taiwan is self-governed by a democratic government and oversees one of the world’s most successful market economies. Out of respect for China’s position‚ the United States does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The United States and Taiwan do share robust informal ties‚ however‚ including economically and militarily.It is unclear at this time what the response will be from Beijing concerning Mr. Johnson’s meeting with Mr. Yui. “It sure does raise interesting questions about what their intentions are; what their goals are‚” said White House National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby‚ who added that the Biden administration remains committed to supporting free and fair elections in Taiwan. “We want to see a free and fair and transparent election‚ and we’re willing to stand by and work with whoever the people of Taiwan elect to their government.” BREAKING: UN Planning New Pandemic To Establish Planetary Dictatorship

Bloomberg reports two major beef packers idled operations in Kansas this week as blizzard conditions left workers unable to traverse roadways. A powerful winter storm swept across the country’s midsection on Monday‚ dumping more than a foot of snow in some areas and shutting down highways in several Midwest states. Adverse weather conditions also closed major meatpacking plants. Bloomberg reports two major beef packers idled operations in Kansas this week as blizzard conditions left workers unable to traverse roadways.  Cargill Inc.’s Dodge City‚ Kansas plant suffered a power outage‚ and 50 workers were stranded on a nearby highway due to road closures.  “We realize that some employees got stuck on the road outside the plant. We are working with local authorities and have hired tow truck drivers to assist them and other motorists‚” Cargill said in a statement. Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Holcomb‚ Kansas‚ canceled shifts on Tuesday‚ the company said in a statement. On Monday‚ employees were given hot meals and shelter because roadways were too dangerous for travel. Survival Shield X-2 is now 25% OFF! Treat your body with super high-quality nascent iodine &; enjoy one of nature's greatest essentials! Fierce winter weather likely impacted the number of cattle slaughtered in the US on Tuesday‚ coming in at 94‚000‚ compared with figures one year ago of 128‚000‚ according to US Department of Agriculture data. This is also the lowest slaughter number of the new year.  “When meat plants close‚ protein prices can start surging if supplies run thin. Meanwhile‚ farmers may face lower prices for their livestock with demand for the animals disrupted‚” Bloomberg noted.  This week’s disruption at some major beef plants in Heartland appears to be short-lived. However‚ a massive shortage of the nation’s cattle herd has driven retail beef prices to record highs.  The beef industry is facing persistent challenges. It may be time for automated plants. BREAKING: UN Planning New Pandemic To Establish Planetary Dictatorship