Along with surrounding China with US military bases, Pentagon warships sail near its sovereign territory, including through Taiwan Straits on the pretext of freedom of navigation rights, risking confrontation between both countries.. ... In October, Xi Jinping ordered Chinese military..…

During Friday's dialogue, U.S. officials also reaffirmed 'strong ties' with Taiwan, which has been self-ruled since the 1940s but claimed by China. . 'I reiterated the U.S. policy has not changed, and that we are concerned about China's increasing efforts to coerce others..…