Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP
Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP

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Taiwan, US to hold new economic dialogue but hopes for trade deal ‘on back-burner’

  • Friday’s talks expected to focus on issues such as 5G, investment screening and health security
  • Observers say it will pave the way for future cooperation in areas like American access to Taiwanese semiconductors

Topic |   Taiwan
Sarah Zheng
Sarah Zheng

Updated: 11:02pm, 19 Nov, 2020

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Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP
Undersecretary of state Keith Krach (pictured arriving in Taipei in September) will lead the US delegation in the talks with Taiwan on Friday. Photo: AFP
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