US Taiwan Trade Talks: US to sign a trade deal with Taiwan to show supportUS Taiwan Trade Talks: US to sign a trade deal with Taiwan to show support
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has tried to encourage Taiwan's enduring independence supporters. China said that this step leads to war. However, China's reaction to the announcement of the US trade deal with Taiwan has not been revealed yet.
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The US is planning to take steps to counter China's military and economic activities around Taiwan amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The US announced on Thursday that it would sign a trade deal with the Taiwanese government. It is believed that the US wants to express its support for democracy in self-ruled Taiwan with this move amid heightened tensions due to the visit of US Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
There is no official relationship between America and Taiwan
The US Trade Representative's office did not mention tensions with China in its statement, but said formal talks meant to increase trade and mutual cooperation would require closer dialogue between the two countries. At the same time, US President Joe Biden's coordinator in the Indo-Pacific region, Kurt Campbell, told reporters last week that trade talks aim to further strengthen ties with Taiwan, although there has been no change in US policy. The US has no official ties with Taiwan, but tries to broaden ties through its unofficial embassy in Taiwan, the American Institute.
On the other hand, Chinese President Xi Jinping government officials say US Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has tried to encourage Taiwan's enduring independence supporters. China said that this step leads to war. However, China's reaction to the announcement of the US trade deal with Taiwan has not been revealed yet.
Will try to maintain status quo: Ned Price
Ties between the US and China are at their worst in decades following the visit of Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. China is constantly trying to pressure Taiwan with military activities, but Taiwan is also keeping its fighter planes and warships ready. In a press conference on Wednesday, US State Department spokeswoman Ned Price said the US would continue to make efforts to maintain the status quo between Taiwan and China. He wanted peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. He wants this dispute to be resolved peacefully.
