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| Eric Holcomb also met with President Tsai Ing-wen (Photo: AP) |
A US state governor met with Taiwan's president on Monday, days after the US announced that it would open trade ties with Taiwan and protect it from threats from China.
Republican Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrived in Taiwan on an 'economic and development visit' on Sunday.
After US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan at the beginning of this month, the relationship between China and the US has been tense. was born.
China threatened the US and started exercises near the border of Taiwan, but a few days later, a congressional delegation visited Taiwan, which once again angered China and resumed exercises.
Taiwanese authorities also accused China of violating the border limits.
Remember that Taiwan is a neighboring country of China, which China claims as its own, while Taiwan declares itself as an independent country.
Taiwan is threatened by China.
because Chinese officials say that 'part of their country will be taken back one day, even if it has to be done by force.' But strong response from China continues to emerge.
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| After the visit of Nancy Pelosi, China started a series of drills near the Taiwan border (Photo: AFP). |
In a meeting with Governor Eric of Indiana, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen referred to China's battle exercises and emphasized that like-minded countries should continue to support Taiwan. Ambitions are faced.
According to Tsai Ing-wen, "We also face threats from China in the Taiwan Strait, the time demands that the democratic allies stand with us and cooperate in all sectors."
Governor Eric Holcomb said, "The United States and Taiwan share mutual values and interests." According to him, "We will continue to build a strategic partnership with you."
It is also being shown the possibility that before leaving for South Korea on Wednesday, Holcomb will also meet with the country's important industrialists. In addition to South Korea.
Taiwan also makes the world's smallest computer chips, which are considered crucial for electronics, but are in short supply worldwide.
President Sai has also given some such references in the meeting.
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