Taiwan–United States relations
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Taiwan–United States relations encompass the complex, unofficial diplomatic, military, and economic ties between Washington and Taipei that have evolved since the U.S. switched formal recognition to Beijing in 1979.
All labels observed (4)
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Taiwan–United States relations Context triple: [Third Taiwan Strait Crisis, partOf, Taiwan–United States relations]
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A.
United States–China relations
United States–China relations encompass the complex and evolving diplomatic, economic, military, and ideological interactions between the world’s two leading powers, often characterized by deep interdependence alongside strategic rivalry.
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B.
East Asia–United States relations
East Asia–United States relations encompass the complex political, economic, and security interactions between the U.S. and East Asian countries, shaped by alliances, trade, military presence, and historical conflicts.
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C.
cross-Strait relations
Cross-Strait relations refer to the political, economic, and social interactions and tensions between mainland China and Taiwan.
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D.
Japan–United States relations
Japan–United States relations encompass the diplomatic, economic, military, and cultural ties between Japan and the United States, forming one of the most significant bilateral partnerships in the world.
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E.
United States–Philippines alliance
The United States–Philippines alliance is a long-standing security partnership that underpins regional stability and U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Taiwan–United States relations Target entity description: Taiwan–United States relations encompass the complex, unofficial diplomatic, military, and economic ties between Washington and Taipei that have evolved since the U.S. switched formal recognition to Beijing in 1979.
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A.
United States–China relations
United States–China relations encompass the complex and evolving diplomatic, economic, military, and ideological interactions between the world’s two leading powers, often characterized by deep interdependence alongside strategic rivalry.
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B.
East Asia–United States relations
East Asia–United States relations encompass the complex political, economic, and security interactions between the U.S. and East Asian countries, shaped by alliances, trade, military presence, and historical conflicts.
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C.
cross-Strait relations
Cross-Strait relations refer to the political, economic, and social interactions and tensions between mainland China and Taiwan.
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D.
Japan–United States relations
Japan–United States relations encompass the diplomatic, economic, military, and cultural ties between Japan and the United States, forming one of the most significant bilateral partnerships in the world.
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E.
United States–Philippines alliance
The United States–Philippines alliance is a long-standing security partnership that underpins regional stability and U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
bilateral relations
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international relations ⓘ |
| affectedBy | United States recognition of the People’s Republic of China in 1979 ⓘ |
| changedInYear | 1979 ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
U.S. support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations that do not require statehood
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absence of formal diplomatic recognition by the United States of Taiwan as a sovereign state ⓘ robust unofficial ties ⓘ |
| governedBy |
Six Assurances
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Taiwan Relations Act ⓘ Three Joint Communiqués ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
diplomatic relations
ⓘ
economic relations ⓘ military relations ⓘ people-to-people exchanges ⓘ |
| hasDiplomaticStatus | unofficial ⓘ |
| hasEconomicDimension |
investment flows
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technology supply chains ⓘ trade in goods ⓘ trade in services ⓘ |
| hasLegalBasisIn | Taiwan Relations Act ⓘ |
| hasSecurityDimension |
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act
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U.S. commitment to provide defensive articles and services to Taiwan ⓘ |
| includesAgreementType |
defense cooperation
ⓘ
education and cultural exchanges ⓘ science and technology cooperation ⓘ trade and investment cooperation ⓘ |
| includesCooperationArea |
cybersecurity
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law enforcement ⓘ maritime security ⓘ public health ⓘ semiconductors ⓘ |
| includesDialogue |
U.S.–Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade
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U.S.–Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement talks ⓘ |
| includesPolicy |
One China policy of the United States
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linked to:
One-China policy
arms sales to Taiwan ⓘ opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait ⓘ strategic ambiguity ⓘ support for Taiwan’s self-defense capability ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
domestic politics in Taiwan
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domestic politics in the United States ⓘ strategic competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China ⓘ |
| involvesCountry |
Taiwan
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linked to:
Taiwan, Province of China
United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| involvesGovernment |
Government of the Republic of China
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linked to:
Republic of China government
Government of the United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States government
|
| monitoredBy | United States Congress ⓘ |
| nonDiplomaticRepresentationInTaiwan | American Institute in Taiwan ⓘ |
| nonDiplomaticRepresentationInUS | Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Cross-Strait relations
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linked to:
cross-Strait relations
United States–China relations ⓘ |
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Subject: Taiwan–United States relations Description of subject: Taiwan–United States relations encompass the complex, unofficial diplomatic, military, and economic ties between Washington and Taipei that have evolved since the U.S. switched formal recognition to Beijing in 1979.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Twin Oaks estate
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significantFor
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Republic of China diplomatic representation in the United States
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linked to: Taiwan–United States relations
Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations (1978)
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stipulates
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the United States of America will maintain cultural, commercial and other unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan
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linked to: Taiwan–United States relations
August 17 Communiqué (1982)
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states
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United States intends to gradually reduce its sale of arms to Taiwan
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linked to: Taiwan–United States relations