Taipei Forum Highlights Strong US–Taiwan Partnership in Indo–Pacific

Taiwan's Vice President Chen Chien-jen (third from L) and Sandra Oudkirk, the U.S. State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands (fourth from L) take part in Yushan Forum in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 9, 2019. Taiwan's Presidential Office

TAIPEI, Taiwan—U.S. officials highlighted the importance of Taiwan as a diplomatic partner during an international forum on Oct. 9. In contrast, they explained how the Chinese regime has engaged in unfair trade practices.

The Yushan Forum, hosted by Taiwan–Asia Exchange Foundation, a local think tank, was held for two days beginning on Oct. 8.