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US Departments Warn Chinese Pressure on Taiwan Relations

6/25/2026

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Three U.S. departments sent joint letters to governors and CEOs on June 16 warning Chinese officials are pressuring them to avoid Taiwan.
Released June 24, the letters say Chinese embassies regularly pressure U.S. officials and instruct any pressured office or company to report to the State Department.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry welcomed the letters, saying they demonstrate U.S. willingness to deepen cooperation and affirm Taiwan as a vital democratic partner.

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Three U.S. departments sent joint letters to governors and CEOs on June 16 warning Chinese officials are pressuring them to avoid Taiwan.
Released June 24, the letters say Chinese embassies regularly pressure U.S. officials and instruct any pressured office or company to report to the State Department.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry welcomed the letters, saying they demonstrate U.S. willingness to deepen cooperation and affirm Taiwan as a vital democratic partner.