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