The United States' new top envoy to Taiwan, Raymond Greene, assured Taiwan of Washington's commitment to help the self-ruled island defend itself as China escalates its military threats. Greene, who recently assumed his role as director of the American Institute in Taiwan, emphasized the importance of supporting Taiwan's self-defense capabilities during a meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan, a democracy of 23 million people, faces increasing pressure from China, which claims the island as its own territory. The Chinese People's Liberation Army recently conducted military drills near Taiwan, with a significant number of warplanes and warships detected in the region.
