Want China Times0
Date: 2015-05-09
By: CNA

Taiwan is an important security and economic partner of the United States and

John Kerry, center, speaks at a breakfast meeting in Beijing, July 10, 2014. (File photo/CNS)

plays a key role in the country’s Asia-Pacific policies, US secretary of state John Kerry said.

“Taiwan is a key component of US Asia-Pacific policies, including the rebalance to Asia. The United States continues to expand and enhance its strong and multifaceted unofficial relationship with Taiwan,” Kerry said in a written statement.

The statement was made in response to a question submitted Feb. 25 by Representative Ed Royce, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a strong supporter of Taiwan on Capitol Hill.     [FULL  STORY]