U.S., Taiwan hold 1st meeting of new economic dialogue

KYODO NEWS – 2 hours ago – 13:25 | All , World The United States and Taiwan on Friday held the first meeting of their new economic dialogue as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration continues to show vocal support to the self-ruled island as it comes under increasing pressure from mainland China. The Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue covers a broad range of issues, including next-generation 5G networks and telecommunications security amid Washington’s push to exclude Chinese companies from such key infrastructure used in the United States as well as in like-minded nations and territories. Keith Krach, undersecretary of state for…