Pelosi Itinerary Skips Taiwan Stopover

The transcript discusses House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's itinerary, which officially excludes Taiwan, but leaves room for a surprise visit. Her trip includes Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. The potential visit to Taiwan is a contentious issue between the US and China, with China strongly opposing it. The discussion highlights the political sensitivity in China, especially with President Xi Jinping's upcoming party congress, and the military drills in the Taiwan Strait as a signal to the US.

What are the 'prickly issues' mentioned in relation to the US and China?

What was the duration of the conversation between President Biden and Speaker Pelosi regarding Taiwan?