BEIJING (Sputnik) – US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar extended words of « strong support and friendship » from President Donald Trump to Taiwanese leader…
Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for the first highest-level visit by a US cabinet official since 1979, when Washington switched its official recognition to the People’s Republic of China. During the meeting, Azar congratulated Tsai on beginning her second term earlier this year. « Under President Trump, the United Sates has expressed our admiration for Taiwan’s democratic success in tangible ways, » he noted, as broadcast by the Taiwanese administration. The health secretary went on to commend Taiwan’s successful fight against COVID-19, calling it « a tribute to the open, transparent, democratic nature » of its society and culture.
