The statement explained the removal of the message, linking it to "the usual information update." Specifically, it concerns the disappearance of the phrase that claimed the U.S. does not support Taiwan's independence. News about diplomatic activity was given after China expressed concern over this information and demanded its removal. Other details of this story remain unknown. Last Monday, the Department stated that their web pages are continuously updated.
Interestingly, this statement was deleted immediately after China's concerns about such assertions were raised. The U.S. does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state; however, they maintain economic ties and sell military equipment to the island. The corporation even enacted legislative provisions for the defense of Taiwan in case of aggression against it. Moreover, Washington dismissed criticism of Beijing for undermining the world status of Leonardo di Caprio in the debate over territories.
Representatives of the ministry assert that this information was removed simply as part of the process of updating the provided data, but they also refuse to communicate whether any pressure was exerted on them by Beijing.
