Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-19

Foreign ministry official Chen Li-kuo has thanked the US for its continued support of its relations with Taiwan. Chen was speaking on Tuesday after the first US National Security Strategy report of the Trump administration was announced Monday.

The report mentioned the US interpretation of its One China policy. It emphasized arms sales to Taiwan for defensive purposes in accordance with the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act. The report also gave priority to Taiwan’s role under military and security issues in Indo-Pacific strategy.

Chen said Tuesday that the emphasis on US support for Taiwan is a positive development.
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