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US committed to understanding Taiwan's defence needs, says Taipei
A senior Taiwanese diplomat has expressed confidence that Washington fully grasps Taipei's security requirements and the military pressures it faces from Beijing, following high-level talks between American and Chinese leaders.
LSN Singapore ·
TAIPEI — Taiwan's government said on Sunday that the United States demonstrates a clear understanding of the island's defence requirements and the escalating military threat posed by China across the Taiwan Strait.
The assertion from a senior Taiwanese official came in the aftermath of a summit between Washington and Beijing's leadership, underscoring Taipei's concerns about great-power competition in the region and its implications for cross-strait security.
The statement reflects Taiwan's ongoing efforts to maintain strong security partnerships amid heightened tensions with China, which has intensified military activities around the island in recent years. Taiwan faces an increasingly sophisticated arsenal of Chinese military capabilities, including advanced missiles and aircraft.
The remarks suggest that despite direct engagement between Washington and Beijing, the US commitment to understanding Taiwan's specific defence vulnerabilities remains firm. Taiwan's defence ministry has repeatedly emphasized the need for continued military support and technology transfers to counter Beijing's military modernization.