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Taiwan opens de facto consulate in Arizona amid US-China tensions

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Taiwan's foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, has opened a de facto consulate in Arizona, a move that underscores the growing economic relationship between Taipei and Washington. The visit, which focuses on Arizona's semiconductor industry, notably excludes any stops in Washington D.C. or meetings with the State Department. This strategic decision appears aimed at avoiding potential diplomatic friction with Beijing, especially following the recent summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. AI

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Taiwan opens de facto consulate in Arizona amid US-China tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    Days after Xi-Trump summit, top Taiwan diplomat opens de facto consulate in US

    Taipei’s top diplomat is in Arizona this week to open a de facto consulate and tour the state’s semiconductor corridor, even as US President Donald Trump has just wrapped up the pageantry of a state visit for President Xi Jinping. Lin Chia-lung, Taiwan’s foreign minister, arrived…

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