US Amends Wording on Taiwan Independence

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Above: Taiwanese and American flags in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 22, 2024. Image copyright: I-Hwa Cheng/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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The Spin

Anti-China narrative

The updated fact sheet reflects the strengthening of the US-Taiwan partnership and Washington's commitment to peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues. Such changes demonstrate American support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and acknowledge the island's crucial role in global technology supply chains.

The Japan Times CNBC

Pro-China narrative

This modification is yet another example of the US' misguided policy of using Taiwan to suppress China. Such changes violate previous diplomatic commitments and threaten stability in the Taiwan Strait, as Taiwan remains an internal matter for China that warrants no external interference.

Global Times