US affirms Taiwan commitmentsREBUFFED: In response to Chinese criticism over recent arms sales, Washington urged Beijing to engage in meaningful dialogue instead of threats and intimidationBy Esme Yeh / Staff reporter, with CNAWashington’s long-term commitment to Taiwan would not change, the US Department of State said yesterday, urging Beijing to stop pressuring Taiwan and engage in meaningful bilateral dialogues. The remarks came in response to a backlash from Beijing about Washington’s latest approval of arms sales to Taiwan. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted with strong opposition soon after the arms sale was announced. Washington urges Beijing to refrain from imposing military, diplomatic or economic pressure on Taiwan, they said, adding that Beijing should instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan. This is the second time that the US has announced an arms sale to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
