US President Joe Biden attends an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launch event at the Izumi Garden Gallery in Tokyo on May 23. Photo: Reuters
US President Joe Biden attends an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launch event at the Izumi Garden Gallery in Tokyo on May 23. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Letters | US excluding Taiwan from Indo-Pacific Economic Framework sends mixed message

  • After underscoring Taiwan’s role in the region earlier this month, the US finally decided not to include the island in the framework
  • The decision highlights inconsistencies in the US’ policy in the region and its commitment to helping Taiwan expand its manoeuvring space

US President Joe Biden attends an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launch event at the Izumi Garden Gallery in Tokyo on May 23. Photo: Reuters
US President Joe Biden attends an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launch event at the Izumi Garden Gallery in Tokyo on May 23. Photo: Reuters
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