Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical
Recent interactions involving the US and Taiwan are not expected to derail the current momentum in relations between Washington and mainland China, according to diplomatic analysts. Beijing was taking a pragmatic approach to navigating the complexities of the Taiwan issue, they said, but the fate of a US$14 billion arms package for the island remained a key concern. During President Xi Jinping’s…
Analysts are skeptical that a recent visit from Taiwan's former leader, Tsai Ing-wen, would significantly disrupt the ongoing relationship between the United States and China. The United States has been providing Taiwan with an arms package worth US$14 billion, but the approval of this package remains a key topic of concern. During President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the United States, he urged his hosts to uphold the stance of opposing Taiwanese independence.
Tsai Ing-wen's itinerary included meetings with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi and a speech at Stanford University, marking her first visit to the US since her leadership ended in May 2024. Her visit also included a meeting with the Taiwanese foreign minister, who attended the opening of a de facto consulate in Arizona. Beijing has not publicly responded to Tsai's visit, but China's Taiwan Affairs Office has consistently affirmed its opposition to the island's pursuit of independence.
While Beijing may not be completely confrontational over the issue, Tsai's visit highlights the complexities of China-US relations and the non-resolvability of the Taiwan problem in the short term.
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