US to liberalize contacts with Taiwan AFP 1 day ago AFP © Sam Yeh The US State Department said it is moving to make contacts easier with Taiwan
The State Department said Friday it will make it easier for US officials to meet Taiwanese representatives, defying pressure from China amid high tensions.
The United States will still consider only Beijing as China s legitimate government, consistent with its switch of recognition in 1979, but will do away with some of the convoluted rules that restricted contacts with Taiwan. The guidance underscores Taiwan is a vibrant democracy and an important security and economic partner that is also a force for good in the international community, State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
US to liberalize contacts with Taiwan
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Defying Beijing, US loosens restrictions on Taiwan contacts
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