US Policy on Taiwan Unchanged, State Dept. Official Affirms
Quick Look
- A US State Department official stated that US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged, reaffirming commitments to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- This stance aligns with the Six Assurances, including not consulting Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan.
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Why It Matters
Michael DeSombre, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, spoke at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. The US policy on Taiwan has been a subject of discussion regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Michael DeSombre, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday that US policy on Taiwan had not changed, maintaining Washington’s commitment to preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
“It’s something that is always discussed with them, but that is not in any way a deviation from the Six Assurances,” he said.
One of the Six Assurances – commitments made to Taiwan in 1982 – is that the US would not consult Beijing in advance before making decisions about arms sales to Taiwan.
Open Questions
- Will China's reaction to continued US arms sales to Taiwan change?
- What specific future arms sales discussions will occur?
