China enraged as Biden sends unofficial delegates to Taiwan

[rent4country]

An unofficial U.S. delegation to Taiwan has further intensified tensions between the U.S. and China.

Former Sen. Chris Dodd and two former U.S. deputy secretaries of state are visiting Taiwan this week at the request of President Joe Biden to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. Biden voted for the act, which established friendly relations with Taiwan as official U.S. policy, when he was a senator.

Beijing condemned the interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan on Wednesday. Lijian Zhao, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, warned the U.S. not to send "any wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces," during a news conference.

"We urge the U.S. side to earnestly abide by the one-China principle," the spokesman said. "Stop immediately all official interactions with the Taiwan region."

Former U.S. senator Chris Dodd, is followed by former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg as they disembark upon arrival in Taipei, Taiwan on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Pool Photo via AP)
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The State Department unveiled new guidelines last week, allowing U.S. officials more freedom to contact their Taiwanese counterparts.

This rolled up some restrictions that had been lifted by the Trump administration. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lifted all restrictions on contacts with Taiwan a few days before he left office.

Dodd, the former senator, and former Deputy Secretaries of State Richard Armitage and James Steinberg arrived in Taipei on Wednesday.

Upon their arrival, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted, "The presence of the statesmen & friends of #Taiwan is a strong vote of #US confidence in the country & its freedom- & democracy-loving people."


During their three-day stay, the delegation will meet with Taiwanese officials to discuss national security, foreign affairs and national defense.

The delegation met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday.

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"[This sends] an important signal about the U.S. commitment to Taiwan and its democracy," a senior Biden administration official told Reuters.

And it followed "a long-standing bipartisan tradition of U.S. administrations sending high-level, unofficial delegations to Taiwan," they added.

In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, right, poses for photos with former U.S. senator Chris Dodd during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)
When asked about the meeting with Tsai during a press conference, Lijian Zhao stressed that "Tsai Ing-wen is only head of a Chinese region."

Zhao also warned Washington to stop meddling Taiwan-related issue to "avoid further grave damage to China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."

Beijing has increased its military action around the China-claimed island, including flying 10 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone earlier this month, according to the Associated Press.

The status of self-ruled Taiwan is possibly the most sensitive diplomatic issue between the U.S. and China. In early December 2016, then President-elect Donald Trump took a congratulatory phone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. The 10-minute phone call angered Beijing.

China enraged as Biden sends unofficial delegates to Taiwan

Former Sen. Chris Dodd and two former U.S. deputy secretaries of state are visiting Taiwan at the request of President Joe Biden to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, which Biden voted for when he was a senator.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Dalit]

Is this the same Biden who is running away from Afghanistan?

 

[PeaceGen]

this does not need to escalate at all.
instead, it can be seen as a diplomatic status quo. both the arrival of this team into Taiwan, and the Chinese response.

i hope that people (especially in China) can move on and just accept this particular status quo.

Is this the same Biden who is running away from Afghanistan?

You want us to fight to show who is stronger, but when we do, you label us monsters.
And you think we don't see right through this catch-22 that you try to put us in?

 

[bshifter]

this does not need to escalate at all.
instead, it can be seen as a diplomatic status quo. both the arrival of this team into Taiwan, and the Chinese response.

i hope that people (especially in China) can move on and just accept this particular status quo.

You want us to fight to show who is stronger, but when we do, you label us monsters.
And you think we don't see right through this catch-22 that you try to put us in?

China reserves the right to use military action if that day comes. Nothing your silly little country, other european countries or even the USA can do about it. Afterall it is none of your westerners business. This issue will be resolved eventually and China will gain control of Taiwan.

 

[aziqbal]

China reserves the right to use military action if that day comes. Nothing your silly little country, other european countries or even the USA can do about it. Afterall it is none of your westerners business. This issue will be resolved eventually and China will gain control of Taiwan.

military against only against unarmed HK protesters, Tibet and Ughurs

if China tried something that foolish it would be end of China

 

[bshifter]

military against only against unarmed HK protesters, Tibet and Ughurs

if China tried something that foolish it would be end of China

I know it couldn't be helped you mom gave birth to a stupid and silly child but don't let her down. At least do something more useful instead of writing nonsense.

 

[aziqbal]

I know it couldn't be helped you mom gave birth to a stupid and silly child but don't let her down. At least do something more useful instead of writing nonsense.

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internet Chinese fanboys who is paid $15 per bad mouthing self made billionaire


welcome to China of 2021 a nation of losers who's circus will soon be over

 

[Capt. Karnage]

China reserves the right to use military action if that day comes. Nothing your silly little country, other european countries or even the USA can do about it. Afterall it is none of your westerners business. This issue will be resolved eventually and China will gain control of Taiwan.

A very bad idea I must say. USA is waiting for that opportunity that's why it keeps poking China in scs.

 

[faithfulguy]

An unofficial U.S. delegation to Taiwan has further intensified tensions between the U.S. and China.

Former Sen. Chris Dodd and two former U.S. deputy secretaries of state are visiting Taiwan this week at the request of President Joe Biden to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. Biden voted for the act, which established friendly relations with Taiwan as official U.S. policy, when he was a senator.

Beijing condemned the interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan on Wednesday. Lijian Zhao, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, warned the U.S. not to send "any wrong signals to Taiwan independence separatist forces," during a news conference.

"We urge the U.S. side to earnestly abide by the one-China principle," the spokesman said. "Stop immediately all official interactions with the Taiwan region."

Former U.S. senator Chris Dodd, is followed by former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg as they disembark upon arrival in Taipei, Taiwan on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Pool Photo via AP)
CHINA WARNS US TO STOP ‘PLAYING WITH FIRE’ ON TAIWAN

The State Department unveiled new guidelines last week, allowing U.S. officials more freedom to contact their Taiwanese counterparts.

This rolled up some restrictions that had been lifted by the Trump administration. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lifted all restrictions on contacts with Taiwan a few days before he left office.

Dodd, the former senator, and former Deputy Secretaries of State Richard Armitage and James Steinberg arrived in Taipei on Wednesday.

Upon their arrival, the Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted, "The presence of the statesmen & friends of #Taiwan is a strong vote of #US confidence in the country & its freedom- & democracy-loving people."


During their three-day stay, the delegation will meet with Taiwanese officials to discuss national security, foreign affairs and national defense.

The delegation met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday.

CHINA’S PARAMILITARY SHIPS ‘SWARMING’ SOUTH CHINA SEA REEF BY THE HUNDREDS

"[This sends] an important signal about the U.S. commitment to Taiwan and its democracy," a senior Biden administration official told Reuters.

And it followed "a long-standing bipartisan tradition of U.S. administrations sending high-level, unofficial delegations to Taiwan," they added.

In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, right, poses for photos with former U.S. senator Chris Dodd during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)
When asked about the meeting with Tsai during a press conference, Lijian Zhao stressed that "Tsai Ing-wen is only head of a Chinese region."

Zhao also warned Washington to stop meddling Taiwan-related issue to "avoid further grave damage to China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."

Beijing has increased its military action around the China-claimed island, including flying 10 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone earlier this month, according to the Associated Press.

The status of self-ruled Taiwan is possibly the most sensitive diplomatic issue between the U.S. and China. In early December 2016, then President-elect Donald Trump took a congratulatory phone call from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. The 10-minute phone call angered Beijing.

China enraged as Biden sends unofficial delegates to Taiwan

Former Sen. Chris Dodd and two former U.S. deputy secretaries of state are visiting Taiwan at the request of President Joe Biden to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, which Biden voted for when he was a senator.

www.foxnews.com

When I read this story, the one thing that jump out is that Biden voted for this bill 42 years ago. This shows Biden’s age. And that he have been in Washington forever.I don’t like Trump. But I this reminded me why so many people agree with and support him when he said that he want to drain the swamp.

On the side note, the status quo will always be in effect when the swamp is in charge. My concern is not about Taiwan. But how difficult it will be for Biden to pull the troops out of Afghanistan with the opposition from the pentagon and MIC.

 

[bshifter]

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welcome to China of 2021 a nation of losers who's circus will soon be over

this is some grown up think tank analyst material writing, the quality of this forum can be reflected through your contribution.

 

[faithfulguy]

A very bad idea I must say. USA is waiting for that opportunity that's why it keeps poking China in scs.

US is poking China in SCS is because the military industrial complex need to sell more weapons.

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

Is this the same Biden who is running away from Afghanistan?

I think the US is getting out of pointless conflicts to focus on China. It is a smart move considering the reality of the situation.

 

[aziqbal]

this is some grown up think tank analyst material writing, the quality of this forum can be reflected through your contribution.

yes and internet Chinese fanboys like you bringing standards up right

 

[bshifter]

A very bad idea I must say. USA is waiting for that opportunity that's why it keeps poking China in scs.

I doubt you are in India considering what time it is over there. USA is nothing lets be clear about it, even some brainy analysts say they can't remember when was the last time the US won a war, maybe the the American civil war as they joke around.

 

[Capt. Karnage]

US is poking China in SCS is because the military industrial complex need to sell more weapons.

They are already selling billions worth of weapons they don't need China for it. Chinese equipment is low quality reverse engineered Russian weapons which are no match to even older generation American weapons.