Visits from former U.S. officials and their ongoing support are key to strengthening ties between Taiwan and the United States, according to one analyst.
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries includes an initial $4 million payment for ‘projects’ involving the Pacific nation.
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Beijing and the tiny Pacific nation includes a one-off $4 million grant, equivalent to 1.29 percent of its GDP.
The State Department said on Feb. 16 that the change was part of an effort to inform the public about the ‘unofficial relationship’ of the U.S. with Taiwan.
While details of the deal are still unknown—even to Cook Islands MPs—social media posts from the country’s prime minister have hinted at some of its content.