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WASHINGTON—The United States announced Wednesday that it and Taiwan will begin talks this fall on a bilateral trade and investment initiative to deepen ties on a range of issues, including technology and agriculture. The new deal will outline ways to respond to “distorting practices of state-owned enterprises and non-market policies and practices,” the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said, in a clear reference to China’s policies, without naming the country. Details of the bilateral initiative follow tensions over Taiwan between the United States and China following the initial announcement of the plan in June. Visit to Swarajya Island By the Speaker...
