Gingrich Adds Taiwan Stop To Ease Concerns

Fri., March 21, 1997

Compiled From Wire Services

House Speaker Newt Gingrich is arranging a stopover in Taiwan after conservatives questioned the itinerary of an Asian trip that included China but not its anti-communist rival.

Gingrich’s office said Thursday he intended to visit Taipei, but the details remained to be worked out. “The speaker has expressed interest in visiting Taiwan,” spokeswoman Christina Martin said. “We are now working with the logistical details to decide if this stop would be possible.”

At the urging of conservatives both in and out of Congress, the Georgia Republican changed course Wednesday night and said he would try to add a stop in Taiwan to an Asian trip that includes visits to China, Japan and South Korea.

Martin said Gingrich decided to add a stop in Taiwan on April 2 after “enough people had brought to his attention issues which they feel need to be addressed.”

Gingrich and nine other House members are to leave Sunday for the trip to Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai during the Easter congressional recess.

The delegation includes Rep. Jennifer Dunn, R-Wash.

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