The Aporia · Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical

Diplomatic observers doubt that recent interactions between the United States and Taiwan will disrupt improving relations between Washington and Beijing. These interactions include former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen's week-long visit to the US starting on Monday, coinciding with the opening of a new representative office in Arizona by Taiwan’s foreign minister. Despite these developments, analysts believe China is adopting a pragmatic stance towards managing tensions over Taiwan. However, they highlight that a pending $14 billion arms package for Taiwan remains a significant point of contention.

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Taiwan's former leader Tsai Ing-wen began a week-long visit to the United States on Monday, coinciding with the inauguration of a new representative office in Arizona by Taiwan's foreign minister. Despite these developments, diplomatic analysts believe they will have limited impact on relations between Washington and Beijing, which are currently experiencing improved ties. The fate of a US$14 billion arms package for Taiwan remains a significant concern amid efforts to navigate the complexities of the ongoing Taiwan issue pragmatically.

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On Monday, Taiwan’s former leader Tsai Ing-wen started a weeklong visit to the US on the same day that the island’s foreign minister attended the opening of a de facto consulate in Arizona.

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Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical · mixed framing

Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? asserted

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Analysts are sceptical The opening of a new representative office and former leader Tsai Ing-wen’s US visit may have a limited impact, diplomatic observers say Recent interactions involving the US and Taiwan are not expected to derail the current momentum in relations between Washington and mainland China, according to diplomatic analysts. uncertain

interactions → have → analysts

Beijing was taking a pragmatic approach to navigating the complexities of the Taiwan issue, they said, but the fate of a US$14 billion arms package for the island remained a key concern. asserted

fate → take → island

On Monday, Taiwan’s former leader Tsai Ing-wen started a weeklong visit to the US on the same day that the island’s foreign minister attended the opening of a de facto consulate in Arizona. asserted

minister → start → Arizona

Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical

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