US unveils US$255m new de facto embassy in Taiwan, hails ‘milestone’ in relations

The United States on Tuesday unveiled a new US$255 million de facto embassy in Taiwan in what was hailed as a “milestone” in relations, as the self-ruled island comes under increasing pressure from China. Donald Trump’s administration is moving to strengthen ties with Taiwan in the face of China’s diplomatic moves and military threats. In March, after Trump approved … Continue reading US unveils US$255m new de facto embassy in Taiwan, hails ‘milestone’ in relations