Taiwan-Biden ties off to strong start with invite for top diplomat


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  • Thursday, 21 Jan 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave at the crowd as they head to the White House after the 2021 inauguration, in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's relationship with its most important global backer the United States has gotten off to a strong start with President Joe Biden's new administration, after the island's de facto ambassador attended his inauguration.

Former President Donald Trump's administration ramped up support for Taiwan, increasing arms sales and sending senior officials to Taipei, angering China and stirring even greater enmity from Beijing towards Washington.

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