U.S. 'Critical' to Taiwan's 'Survival,' Envoy Says As China Eyes Military Takeover
On 3/17/21 at 7:15 AM EDT
de facto ambassador to Washington said in an interview on Tuesday.
Washington's support for Taipei rose markedly during the Trump administration and has continued under President Joe Biden, Hsiao Bi-khim told Bloomberg Television. She said it was a "very critical time" for the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, which has been key to the island nation's continued survival "against all odds."
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Despite palpable uncertainty in Taiwan surrounding Biden's continued support for the self-ruled island, which the Chinese government claims is part of its territory, his administration issued clear and early statements about the U.S.' "rock-solid" support for Taipei.