China's Defense Ministry has condemned the United States and the United Kingdom for expressing support for Taiwan's newly elected government. This comes after Taiwan's recent election of new leaders, which Beijing claims were freely chosen. The Defense Ministry accused the U.K. of adopting a 'Cold War' mentality and trying to provoke conflict.
Despite not having formal diplomatic relations, the U.S. and Taiwan maintain strong security, cultural, and political ties. The U.S. is a major supplier of military equipment to Taiwan and has a de facto embassy on the island to emphasize their close relationship.
