The State Department said on Sunday that the changes were part of a daily effort to inform the public about the US “unofficial relations” with Taiwan.
The US State Department recently removed the line from a fact sheet on a website that it previously said the US does not support Taiwan’s independence.
“We are opposed to unilateral changes to the current situation from both sides,” the updated fact sheet states. “We expect that it will be resolved by peaceful means in a way that is acceptable to people on both sides of the Channel.
“We continue to be interested in peace and stability throughout the Taiwan Strait.”
It is “necessary” to help Taiwan maintain its ability to self-defense, including its ability to resist security and “appeals to force or other forms of coercion” that could threaten Taiwan’s people. We acknowledged the US commitment to create available defense clauses and services accordingly. .
The page also revised the line on the US stance on Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, saying it supports Taiwan’s membership “when applicable.”
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The State Department said on Sunday that the change was part of a daily effort to “inform the public about its informal ties with Taiwan.”
“The United States is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement to several media outlets.
China’s Foreign Ministry has not yet issued a statement regarding changes to Fact Sheet.
The United States does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but is bound by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, providing the island with the necessary capabilities to maintain self-defense.
According to Washington’s “One China” policy, led by the Taiwan Relations Act, the US recognizes, but does not support Beijing’s competing “One China” principle. Necessary means.
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Qia Lang on Sunday welcomed the updated fact sheet and thanked Washington for his “support and positive attitude towards U.S.-Taiwan relations.”
Lin also issued a statement on February 16th, celebrating foreign ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea for their joint statement calling for the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
The three countries said they opposed “an attempt to force unilaterally or forced changes to the status quo” and expressed support for Taiwan’s participation in “appropriate international organizations.”
Lin said that in his concern over Taiwan’s “the threat posed to the current state of China’s grey region and economic coercion,” he said, “the international community’s response to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.” We welcome continued attention.”
Reuters and Alex Wu contributed to this report.
