U.S. Sending Highest-Ranking Official In Over 40 Years To Taiwan

A high-ranking US official is set to visit Taiwan, marking the first such visit in 40 years. The US maintains unofficial ties with Taiwan, despite China's objections. The visit aims to show support for Taiwan, but China warns it could harm US-China relations. This will be the first visit by a US Cabinet official in six years, with Health and Human Services Secretary Azar making the trip.

What year marked the change in formal diplomatic relations between the US and Taiwan?

• 1989

• 1979

• 1999

• 1969

What is the main reason for the US Health and Human Services Secretary's visit to Taiwan?

• To establish a new embassy

• To conduct a health survey

• To show support from President Donald Trump

• To negotiate a trade deal

How has China reacted to the US official's visit to Taiwan?

• By criticizing the visit

• By supporting the visit

• By ignoring the visit

• By welcoming the visit

How long has it been since a US Cabinet official last visited Taiwan?

• Ten years

• Six years

• Four years

• Eight years

Who is the first ever Health and Human Services Secretary to visit Taiwan?

• Sylvia Burwell

• Kathleen Sebelius

• Tom Price

• Alex Azar