US envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China
Wednesday, 4 September 2024 The top US envoy to Taiwan underscored America's unwavering support for the island, emphasizing substantial military aid and equipment transfers to bolster its defense against China. This statement comes during heightened global tensions and follows recent high-level discussions between US and Chinese officials on maintaining cross-Strait peace and stability.
Taiwan is not the "only target" of Chinese "intimidation and coercion," says Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan and new de-facto US ambassador to the democratic island. Speaking in Taipei, Greene says the threat is "not only in the military sphere", but also includes "legal...