Washington Urges US States To Strengthen Taiwan Ties, Resist Chinese Pressure
The US State Department and two other federal agencies have written a letter to state governors encouraging deeper economic and cultural ties with Taiwan, with a focus on agriculture, education, and trade. The letter, released by the US de facto embassy in Taiwan, also warns that Chinese officials may push back against such engagement and urges governors to notify the State Department if that occurs.
US Urges State Governors to Boost Taiwan Ties
REPORTER:
The US government has sent a letter to state governors, urging them to deepen ties with Taiwan and warning them against Chinese pressure.
In a letter released Wednesday by the US’ de facto embassy in Taiwan, the State Department and two other federal agencies encouraged states to deepen economic and cultural ties with Taiwan, particularly in agriculture, education, and trade. The letter also warned that Chinese officials may protest such engagement. It urged governors to contact the State Department if that happens.
---
US Cabinet Urges States to Strengthen Taiwan Relations
REPORTER:
The American Institute in Taiwan on Wednesday shared a letter by US federal agencies encouraging state and local governments to deepen ties with Taiwan.
Top US Cabinet officials urged state governors to contact the State Department for assistance should they face pressure from Chinese officials. They said governors are well-positioned to deepen economic and cultural ties with Taiwan in ways that benefit their residents, in line with the Taiwan Relations Act. They also noted that Taiwan has agreed to a landmark 500 billion US dollar commitment to help boost US economic growth.
