U.S. does not support Taiwan independence, Rubio tells China's Wang

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, a known China hawk, had his first phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Jan. 24. (Source photos by Reuters)

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday that the U.S. "does not support" Taiwan independence and hopes to see the issue resolved peacefully in a way acceptable to both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

The statement, unveiled in a readout from China's official Xinhua News Agency, was in line with the U.S. government's long-held stance on the contentious issue and will ease Chinese concerns toward the new U.S. administration.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, known for his hardline stance on China, held his first phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on January 24. During the conversation, Rubio reiterated that the U.S. does not support Taiwan's independence and expressed a desire for a peaceful resolution to the Taiwan issue that is acceptable to both sides of the Taiwan Strait. This statement aligns with the longstanding U.S. policy on Taiwan and aims to alleviate concerns from China regarding the new U.S. administration's approach to the sensitive topic. The communication reflects an effort to maintain diplomatic relations while addressing critical geopolitical tensions.