U.S., Taiwan hold talks on strengthening economic ties


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Taiwan held talks on Friday on strengthening their economic relationship in the face of increasing pressure on the island from mainland China, which the Taiwanese side hailed as a successful step forward. The talks, under the auspices of a new Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, were held virtually and in person, led on the U.S. side by Undersecretary of State Keith Krach, who angered China with a visit to Taipei in September. Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-chyi brought a delegation to Washington for the discussions. A statement from Taiwan's representative office...