Reuters: Pentagon's top China official has arrived in Taiwan, FT reports
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The Pentagon's top China official, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Chase, has arrived in Taiwan for a visit, the Financial Times reported on Friday citing a source, on a trip that could exacerbate tension between Beijing and Washington.
Both Taiwan's Defence Ministry and Pentagon declined to comment. "We don't have a comment on specific operations, engagements, or training, but I would highlight that our support for, and defence relationship with, Taiwan remains aligned against the current threat posed by the People's Republic of China," a Pentagon spokesperson said.
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Update #1: US Sending Pentagon Official to Taiwan Soon, FT Reports (Bloomberg)
Update #2: Key Pentagon Official In Taiwan Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions, Report Says (Forbes)
WNU Editor: This "official" visit is news to Taiwan's defense minister .... Taiwan defence minister unsure about reported visit of U.S. official (Reuters).
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