U.S. senators urge Trump to keep Taiwan in mind ahead of China tour

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/11/01
By: Joseph Yeh 

Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) A joint letter signed by 36 United States senators from across party lines released on Tuesday has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to keep Taiwan in mind ahead of his trip to China later this month.

“As you discuss critical issues including North Korean nuclear proliferation and trade priorities, we urge you to remain mindful and an advocate of our vital partnership with Taiwan,” said the letter, signed by 23 Republicans, 12 Democrats and one independent.

The signatories include Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), the co-chairs of the Senate Taiwan Caucus, as well as John McCain (R-AZ) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), among others.    [FULL STORY]