US calls on China to reduce pressure on Taiwan.
The State Department Urges China to End Escalation of Tensions with Taiwan
“We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan,”
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The United States found itself caught in the middle of a diplomatic conflict between Taiwan and China earlier this month. Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te made stops in New York and San Francisco during his travels, which raised concerns due to the sensitive nature of visits by Taiwanese officials.
While the United States officially recognizes the People’s Republic of China and not Taiwan, it maintains strong unofficial ties with the country. However, Beijing considers Taiwan to be a renegade province. The State Department spokesperson confirmed that they are closely monitoring the situation in Taiwan.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the State Department for further comment.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden recently participated in a trilateral summit at Camp David with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol. This marked the fourth meeting between the three leaders in the last 14 months.
In a readout issued by the White House following the summit, it was stated that the leaders expressed concern about the People’s Republic of China’s recent actions in the South China Sea and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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