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.

Who is the highest ranking US official to visit Taiwan in 40 years?

What year did formal diplomatic relations between the US and Taiwan begin?

What is the significance of the US's ties with Taiwan in relation to China?

What does the Department of Health and Human Services say about the visit?

How does China view the visit of the US official to Taiwan?