Pelosi Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense of Taiwan, as China Plans Live-Fire Drills

A.M. Edition for Aug. 3. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a visit to Taiwan today, pledging to preserve democracy on the island in the face of growing threats from mainland China. WSJ senior China correspondent Brian Spegele says that Beijing’s response to the visit –which includes new military exercises around Taiwan and a ban on certain Taiwanese products – is still just getting underway. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices