US to hold trade talks with Taiwan, potentially undermining China's role as main trade partner - ABC News

The announcement came after Beijing held military drills that included firing missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan.

The US government will hold talks with Taiwan on a wide-ranging trade treaty in a sign of support for the self-ruled island democracy China claims as its own territory. Key points:

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