US to maintain friendly approach towards Taiwan

Taiwan, has sovereignty disputes with China which considers it as part of its territory. As tensions rise, Taiwan is closely monitoring the U.S. presidential election, preparing for potential shifts in U.S. policy while working to safeguard its security amid increasing military pressure from Beijing.

Key Points:

• Taiwan’s security outlook: Taiwan’s Tsai Ming-yen, states that the U.S. will continue its current approach towards Taiwan after the U.S. presidential election, focusing on constraining China and maintaining a friendly relationship with Taiwan.
• Taiwan’s strategy: Taiwan will work to prevent China from exploiting the U.S. transition period and will continue communication with the U.S. administration on key issues, particularly regarding China’s military activities.
• Election impact: Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei emphasizes that the Taiwanese government is closely monitoring the election, but Taiwan-U.S. economic ties are deep and will remain stable regardless of the election outcome.
• U.S. support for Taiwan: The U.S. remains Taiwan’s most important international ally and arms supplier, despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.

Taiwan, which is at the center of a sovereignty dispute with China, faces escalating military pressure from Beijing. As Taiwan prepares for potential changes in U.S. policy following the presidential election, the island is also focused on maintaining security during the transition period.