• The U.S. maintains its long-standing Taiwan policy framework despite recent diplomatic friction with Beijing.
  • Bipartisan congressional support for Taiwan continues through legislative measures like the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act.
  • Taiwan's government expresses confidence in U.S. commitment while boosting its own defense spending.

Senior U.S. officials have reaffirmed that American policy toward Taiwan remains anchored in the Taiwan Relations Act, the three U.S.-China communiqués, and the Six Assurances, despite rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. The confirmation comes as President Trump prepares for a critical summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan policy is expected to be discussed.

According to people familiar with the matter, both U.S. and Taiwanese officials have emphasized continued stability in bilateral relations, with the U.S. reiterating its "One China Policy" that acknowledges but does not endorse Beijing's claim to Taiwan. The U.S. continues to oppose the use of force to resolve cross-strait issues, a position that enjoys bipartisan support in Congress.

Taiwanese officials in Taipei have expressed confidence that the United States will not use Taiwan as leverage in ongoing trade or tariff negotiations with China, though diplomatic caution remains high on both sides. "There is close cooperation across defense, business, and trade," said one Taiwanese official who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive diplomatic matters.

Legislative activity in Washington underscores the continued congressional backing for Taiwan. The Senate recently passed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which requires regular review and potential relaxation of self-imposed restrictions on official U.S.-Taiwan engagement. Simultaneously, a House resolution calls for resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, illustrating growing legislative appetite for enhanced ties.

The Trump administration's reported pause on arms packages to Taiwan had raised some concerns about U.S. resolve, but officials frame such decisions as tactical adjustments rather than broader policy shifts. In response to potential fluctuations in U.S. support, Taiwan has been proactively boosting its own defense spending, signaling a hedging strategy against geopolitical uncertainties.

International support for Taiwan appears to be broadening, with lawmakers from Sweden and several Latin American countries recently challenging China's interpretation of UN Resolution 2758, which Beijing claims justifies its stance on Taiwan. This parallel diplomatic activity suggests a slow but steady international reappraisal of engagement with Taipei.

Efforts to reach the State Department for additional comment were unsuccessful Thursday evening. Taiwanese officials declined to comment on the record about ongoing diplomatic discussions, citing the sensitivity of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the timing of congressional actions. The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act has passed the Senate but is still pending in the House.