Keith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFPKeith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFP
Keith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFP
China /  Diplomacy

US sending State Department official Keith Krach to Taiwan for Lee Teng-hui memorial service

  • Move to honour the former Taiwanese president is likely to anger Beijing, which has warned of further damage to US-China relations
  • United States has said it would bolster ties with island by establishing new economic dialogue

Topic |   Taiwan
Mark Magnier
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Updated: 5:31am, 17 Sep, 2020

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Keith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFPKeith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFP
Keith Krach is undersecretary for economic growth, energy and the environment in the US State Department. Photo: AFP
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