U.S. drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

Taiwan foreign minister welcomes Washington's 'positive stance' on bilateral ties

State Department's page also says that the U.S. will support Taiwan's membership in international organisations "where applicable." © Reuters

February 16, 2025 20:14 JST

TAIPEI (Reuters) -- The U.S. State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.

The fact sheet on Taiwan retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as its own.