Despite U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy, Greene refrained from commenting on recent allegations of corruption concerning former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je.

During a recent visit to China, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan focused on Taiwan, aiming to maintain open communications amid rising tensions.

Sullivan's meetings with Chinese officials, including leader Xi Jinping, were significant as they represented direct communications from President Biden.

He referenced the Taiwan Relations Act, which has provided backing to Taiwan since the U.S. ceased formal diplomatic relations with the island in 1979.

Raymond F. Greene, the top U.S. envoy to Taiwan, affirmed strong American support for the island, describing it as 'rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan.'

Greene's comments come amid rising tensions regarding China's intentions toward Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory.

He emphasized the U.S. commitment to ensuring Taiwan's self-defense against potential threats from China, particularly concerning the security of shipping in the Taiwan Strait.

The U.S. will maintain its capacity to resist any coercion against Taiwan, as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act.

The White House noted a recent improvement in military communications between the U.S. and China, which had been suspended after Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan in August 2022.

In response to U.S. military support for Taiwan, the Chinese Defense Ministry demanded that the U.S. cease its military collaboration and criticized its narratives surrounding the island.

Recent military support for Taiwan includes upgraded F-16 jet fighters and Abrams tanks, alongside increases in domestic arms production.

Since 2010, the U.S. has notified Congress of approximately $38.4 billion in Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan, with over $6.4 billion occurring under the Biden administration.