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US senator reiterates support for Taiwan
Taipei, April 20: Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts of the US told Taiwanese President William Lai that the US would continue to assist Taiwan with its self-defence and also wants to see peace across the Taiwan Strait without coercion or the threat of force, as reported by the Taipei Times.
US Congressional delegation visits Taiwan, reaffirms strengthening free and open Indo-Pacific
Taipei, April 16: A US Congressional delegation led by Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts began its April 16-19 Taiwan visit - first since US President Donald Trump began his second term at the White House - on Wednesday as part of a larger visit to the region underscoring Washington's commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.
US senators, envoy nominee raise concerns over China's rising clout at UN
United Nations, Jan 22: US Senators and the nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations have raised concerns about China's growing influence at the world body through the use of money to get votes and a strong push to put more of its nationals in key jobs.