Focus Tawan
Date: 01/17/2020
By: Emerson Lim and Elaine Hou

Taipei, Jan. 17 (CNA) American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Brent Christensen praised the strong partnership and close people-to-people ties between the United States and Taiwan as 2020 gets underway at a conference in Taipei on Friday.

Speaking at the fourth Digital Dialogues Public Forum, Christensen said the AIT's theme for 2020, "Real Friends, Real Progress," underscored the strength of the relationship.

"The U.S. and Taiwan are sincerely invested in each other's successes and in forging a shared future together. This shared future means that we strive together and thrive together," Christensen said.

He described the U.S. and Taiwan as "capable partners" with societies and economies equipped to drive global progress and tackle emerging threats and as "natural partners" in promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.    [FULL  STORY]