Taiwanese diplomat affirms its U.S. ties, warns of Chinese pursuit for global dominance

By: Anna Kaminski

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 421

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago


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TOPEKA — Taiwan’s ambassador to the United States said China is prepared to replace the U.S. as a leading global power.

Alexander Tah-ray Yui, envoy to the U.S., asserted Taiwan’s commitment to mutually beneficial trade, democratic principles and artificial intelligence development with the U.S. in remarks on Thursday to the Kansas House of Representatives.

Yui’s presence in the U.S. was no coincidence, he said. Taiwan recently solidified a reciprocal trade agreement and