A visiting US emissary told Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen that the Joe Biden administration was “a reliable and trusted friend” that would support the self-ruled island, which is facing growing military threats from Beijing.
Chris Dodd, a former US senator, is visiting Taipei as part of an unofficial delegation sent by President Biden. Without mentioning Beijing, which sees Taiwan as part of its territory, Dodd told Tsai they had been sent to reaffirm the US commitment to deepen the security partnership with the democratic island and cooperation in other areas.
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