Washington reneges on Taiwan pledges

How far is Washington willing to push the envelope on the question of Taiwan? This is not just a grave concern for China, since Taiwan is an integral part of its territory. The answer is also of great consequence for the entire world as it will have a direct bearing on China-US relations, the world's most important bilateral relationship, which in turn will influence the development of the world situation in almost all aspects.

The America COMPETES Act of 2022 that the US House of Representatives passed on Friday is therefore a disappointment to China and worrying for the world, as it contains a considerable part dedicated to promoting ties between Taiwan and the United States, including advocating the renaming of the "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office" as the "Taiwan Representative Office in the United States".

It also requires the US to assist Taiwan in developing its asymmetrical defense capabilities and help it engage with the world through "meaningful participation" in international organizations such as the World Health Organization as well as shore up technology and trade cooperation between the two sides.