The Price of US Taiwan Ties: A Delicate Balance in Diplomatic Language President Trump's tweet threatening to take action against donors to the Center for American Progress, including those with ties to Taiwan, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the island nation's reliance on American think tanks.
This move comes just ahead of an expected summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, China's leader, and highlights the long standing tension in Washington's dealings with Beijing over US Taiwan relations.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (Tecro), Taiwan's de facto embassy in Washington, plays a crucial role in maintaining ties between Taipei and Washington.