AIT's Christensen gives farewell speech
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Brent Christensen yesterday reviewed his efforts to promote Taiwan’s participation on the international stage, as well as security cooperation, economic and commercial ties, and people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and the US. Speaking at a virtual farewell media event, Christensen reiterated the role that the US’ Taiwan Relations Act and the “six assurances” play as the backbone of Washington’s policy on Taiwan. “Since I took on this role in 2018, the United States has notified more than US$16.9 billion in sales of defense articles ...