US Official Rejects China’s Rebuke
REPORTER:
An official from the US state of Indiana is pushing back against criticism from China over his attendance at a Taiwan National Day celebration.
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott posted on social media that a Chinese office in Chicago sent him a letter criticizing his attendance at a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office event.
The letter said Beijing has "serious concerns" about his attendance and urged him not to engage with Taiwan authorities in the future.
Elliott said China cannot dictate how Indiana officials do their jobs, and that the state will continue its lawful economic engagement with Taiwan.
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US Official Rebukes China Warning
REPORTER:
An Indiana State official is pushing back against criticism from China over his attendance at a Taiwan National Day celebration.
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott posted on social media that a Chinese office in Chicago sent him a letter earlier in October criticizing his attendance at a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office event.
The letter said Beijing has "serious concerns" about his attendance and urged him not to engage with Taiwan authorities in the future.
Elliott said China cannot dictate how Indiana officials do their jobs, and that the state will continue its lawful economic engagement with Taiwan.
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