The United States recognizes that the defense of Taiwan is primarily the responsibility of the people of Taiwan. The United States and China should go beyond the mere appearance of stabilization and revitalize the original understanding over Taiwan. Thus, China’s turn toward military deterrence and away from diplomatic reassurance of peaceful intentions mirrors a similar trend in the United States. As such, it was not part of the original One China policy. The United States is convinced that it is in the interest of both countries to establish sustained consultations on bilateral and international issues of common interest.

Source: New York Times March 12, 2024 19:35 UTC