Why U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Must Include Taiwan

Anthony B. Kim

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It’s regrettable that Washington is sending ambiguous signals to Taiwan on economic engagement.

Taiwan, America’s longtime valued, like-minded, and willing partner, has voiced its strong desire to be a “full member” in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework of the United States.

But at a March 31 hearing, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai declined to say whether Taiwan would be invited to join the Indo-Pacific economic strategy.