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US to Post Federal Staff in Taiwan Government Offices
The United States will station federal employees in Taiwan government offices for up to one year under a new initiative aimed at deepening bilateral ties. The programme underscores Washington's commitment to strengthening its de facto relationship with Taipei.
LSN Singapore ·
TAIPEI — The American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto US embassy, announced Wednesday that selected US federal employees will be posted to Taiwan government offices under an exchange scheme designed to reinforce the longstanding partnership between the two sides.
Under the initiative, participating American officials will serve tours of duty lasting up to one year, working directly within Taiwan's government administration. The programme is intended to facilitate greater coordination, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative efforts across multiple policy areas.
The arrangement reflects the increasingly close working relationship between Washington and Taipei, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties. Taiwan and the United States maintain extensive economic, security, and cultural connections, with regular high-level engagement across various government agencies.
Details regarding the specific departments involved, the number of personnel to be deployed, and the timeline for the programme's implementation were not immediately available. The initiative comes as the US continues to deepen its engagement with Taiwan on shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.