US officials to expand cooperation in Taiwan and Pacific island countries Oct. 7 at 17:39
US State Department officials will visit Taiwan and expand cooperation between Taiwan and island countries with the continuation of diplomatic relations with Taiwan in the Pacific island countries. I showed the policy.
The diplomatic department of Taiwan opened the first “Pacific Dialogue” on the 7th, discussing cooperation projects in the four island countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, together with the representative organization of the US government, “American Resident Association”. Deputy Assistant Secretary Odkirk in charge of the Pacific region attended.
Of the Pacific island nations, the Solomon Islands and Kiribati decided last month to refrain from diplomatic relations with Taiwan and establish diplomatic relations with China. We are increasingly wary of expanding influence in the region.
Prior to the dialogue, Deputy Deputy Secretary Odkirk said, “I will start this dialogue on behalf of President Trump and Secretary of State Pompeio. I firmly support the diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and the island countries as a reliable partner.” The policy to expand the cooperation business with Taiwan in the country was shown.
While the United States respects the “one China” policy, the United States has deepened its ties with the Yin-Bei administration every year, and the Trump administration has strengthened its relationship with Taiwan through the sale of weapons, and has been bolstering China.