US Diplomat Urges China to Abandon Military Pressure Against Taiwan
Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, urged Beijing on April 12, 2026, to cease its daily military operations around the island and engage in dialogue with Taiwan's elected leaders. Greene emphasized that US policy remains focused on maintaining open communication and building sufficient deterrence to prevent conflict. The appeal follows a controversial meeting between Xi Jinping and Taiwan's opposition leader, which the US and Taipei's government view as an attempt at political coercion.
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Taipei Times