Reported 7 months ago
Despite continued pressure from China on allies like Guatemala, US officials confirmed that the Guatemalan President personally assured US Secretary of State Blinken that there would be no change in relations with Taiwan. Campbell, US Deputy Secretary of State, emphasized Xi Jinping's focus on stabilizing the economy, leading to relative calm in the Taiwan Strait. Amid reports of China refusing Guatemalan coffee imports after President Lai's reduction of Taiwan's allies to 12 countries, President Alejandro publicly committed to maintaining ties with Taiwan. The US expressed concerns about China's regional challenges and highlighted the importance of stable US-China relations to Beijing's economic agenda.
Source: YAHOO