Another US congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan at a time when tensions with China remain high over its claims to the self-governing island, the Associated Press reported.

The eight-member bipartisan delegation met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who thanked the group of high-ranking US officials for expressing the US Congress' strong support for Taiwan, according to Reuters.

Another US congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions with China remain high over its claims to the self-governed island.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the visit "conveys rock solid support for Taiwan from the US Congress." https://t.co/IE4RQ7hJiu

— The Associated Press (@AP) September 8, 2022

The delegation is led by Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida, who is among the lawmakers who have introduced a bill that would allow the US to provide weapons in support of Taiwan, similar to the bill already passed to provide arms to Ukraine.

Last week, the Biden administration approved a $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

Taiwan to buy $1.16 billion worth of US arms

China views high-level foreign visits to the island as interference in its affairs and de facto recognition of Taiwan's sovereignty.

Recent Chinese military exercises in the area are seen by some observers as a rehearsal for future military action against the island, which US military leaders say could happen in the next few years.

After Pelosi's visit in early August, a US senator and another congressional delegation also visited Taiwan.

In addition, the governors of Arizona and Indiana made visits focusing on semiconductors, an industry dominated by Taiwanese companies.

American politicians called the visits a show of support for the island.

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