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U.S. lawmakers show post-election support | P. Zengerle, Reuters
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) – The leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Taiwan Caucus, Republican Representative Mario Diaz Balart and Democratic Representative Ami Bera, have arrived in Taipei, their offices said on Tuesday, in a show of support after the island’s election. Reuters
Taiwan envoy offers assurances to U.S. & China | Didi Tang, AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. Associated Press
Taiwan’s Doubts About America Are Growing. | Cave et al, NY Times
The collection of American memorabilia, vast and well-lit in a busy area of City Hall in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan, reflected decades of eager courtship. Maps highlighted sister cities in Ohio and Arizona. NY Times
China urges U.S. to revoke arms sale to Taiwan
BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) — The United States should immediately correct its erroneous act of selling arms to Taiwan and cease playing with fire when it comes to Taiwan-related issues, a Chinese spokesperson said on Thursday. CCTV
Why Chinese warplanes are ‘playing chicken’ with US allies
That is the view of analysts who warn increasingly aggressive maneuvers by Chinese fighter jets — accused of endangering both Canadian and Australian aircraft and crew in recent incidents — are a sign Beijing is pushing its territorial claims to a dangerous new level. CNN
China blasts US, says it will ‘fight to the end’ for Taiwan
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday accused the United States of being a “bully” and “hijacking” countries around the region, during a combative speech in which he said his country would “fight to the very end” to stop Taiwanese independence. CNN
China Alarms US With New Warnings to Avoid Taiwan Strait
Chinese military officials in recent months have repeatedly asserted that the Taiwan Strait isn’t international waters during meetings with US counterparts, according to a person familiar with the situation, generating concern within the Biden administration. Bloomberg
‘Stop smearing’ China
“We request the U.S. side to stop smearing and containing China. Stop interfering in China’s internal affairs. The bilateral relationship cannot improve unless the U.S. side can do that,” he told delegates at the dialogue, Asia’s top defense conference. CNBC
China becoming more ‘coercive and aggressive,’
The United States will do its part to manage tensions with China even though Beijing is becoming increasingly aggressive in Asia, including near Taiwan, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said. Reuters