Taiwan's Navy Chief to Visit U.S. Amid Rising China Tensions

Tang Hua's trip aims to bolster bilateral naval cooperation and includes key meetings and a defense conference.

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the U.S. next week for a military ceremony and discussions on enhancing naval cooperation.
The visit comes as China intensifies its threats towards Taiwan, highlighting the significance of U.S.-Taiwan defense ties.
Tang is expected to attend the Sea-Air-Space conference near Washington and meet with U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
The trip is part of the Joint Island Defence Concept, aiming to coordinate with Taiwan, Japan, and others against China's military forces.
Despite unofficial ties, the U.S. and Taiwan have been discreetly expanding their military cooperation since 2016.