U.S. and Taiwan (2009)

U.S. Department of State

Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman

Daily Press Briefing

Washington, DC
June 22, 2009

1:57 p.m. EDT

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QUESTION: Yeah, on China. Could you tell me something about the visit of the Chinese Director of the Taiwan Affairs office? Mr. Wang Yi is visiting Washington, so who will meet with him in this building? What are the names?

MR. KELLY: I'm not sure. So if we can get you information, I will get you information.

QUESTION: So what --

MR. KELLY: Sorry.

QUESTION: Sorry, there's a follow-up question. What's your comments on the new developments across Taiwan Strait?

MR. KELLY: I'm sorry, the new --

QUESTION: New developments across Taiwan Strait, new situation in Taiwan Strait?

MR. KELLY: Well, we are very supportive of a lessening of tensions across the strait, and we would welcome further such developments.

Nick.

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QUESTION: On Taiwan. I read an article on Defense News talking about Taiwan plans F-16 upgrade. So what's your position on this --

MR. KELLY: You have to ask the Defense Department about that.

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(The briefing was concluded at 2:26 p.m.)