The U.S. Departments of State, Agriculture, and Commerce jointly sent letters dated June 16 to U.S. governors and business leaders, urging them to resist pressure from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) intended to discourage engagement with Taiwan. The letters were publicly released by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on June 24.
According to the letters, PRC embassies and consulates in the United States frequently engage with state and local governments, as well as private companies, in an effort to discourage exchanges with Taiwan. The agencies warned that Chinese officials often misrepresent U.S. policy by falsely claiming that Washington has endorsed Beijing’s position on Taiwan. State officials and business leaders facing such pressure are encouraged to contact the State Department for assistance.
The letters reaffirm the strategic importance of the U.S.–Taiwan partnership, describing Taiwan as the United States’ fourth-largest trading partner, a global leader in advanced manufacturing and the digital economy, and a longstanding partner in trade, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. The letter to governors underscores the unique role of state and local governments in expanding cooperation with Taiwan, particularly in disaster preparedness and critical infrastructure resilience. The letter to business leaders highlights growing commercial opportunities and encourages companies to utilize U.S. government resources to obtain accurate information.
Source: Epoch Times, June 25, 2026
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