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US Urges China to Engage, Not Threaten Taiwan

4/12/2026

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Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, urged China to abandon military threats and pursue dialogue with Taiwan's leaders.
On April 11, he said a consistent US policy supports exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, and open communication could stabilize relations and reduce tensions.
Taiwan's opposition party has delayed military spending despite ongoing Chinese military activities around the island, and Greene says deterrence could eliminate the option of war.

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Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, urged China to abandon military threats and pursue dialogue with Taiwan's leaders.
On April 11, he said a consistent US policy supports exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, and open communication could stabilize relations and reduce tensions.
Taiwan's opposition party has delayed military spending despite ongoing Chinese military activities around the island, and Greene says deterrence could eliminate the option of war.