Meantime, as U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan vow to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.

與此同時，正在臺灣訪問的美國立法者誓言加強自治島嶼對中國的防禦。

Their visit comes just days after Beijing surrounded Taiwan with massive military exercises.

就在他們訪問臺灣的前幾天，北京正以大規模軍事演習包圍臺灣。

And it's the first U.S. visit to Taiwan since the inauguration last week of its new president,

這是自上週臺灣新總統就職以來美國首次訪問臺灣、

Lei Qingtai.

雷慶泰

The Chinese government has already expressed strong opposition to the congressional visit as well.

中國政府也已對國會訪問表示強烈反對。

Everyone here is an important force in friendship with Taiwan to help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capabilities.

在座各位都是對臺友好的重要力量，幫助臺灣加強自衛能力。

The United States is fully and completely committed to deterrence, to supporting Taiwan militarily, diplomatically, and economically.

美國全面、徹底地致力於威懾，在軍事、外交和經濟上支持臺灣。

Just in the past 24 hours, the military has spotted 21 Chinese military aircraft and 11 ships operating near Taiwan.

就在過去的 24 小時內，軍方已發現 21 架中國軍用飛機和 11 艘船隻在臺灣附近活動。