Beijing accuses US of ‘political manipulation’ in latest Taiwan row

State department fact sheet amended to remove line saying US does not support Taiwan independence'

Beijing has accused Washington of political manipulation" and attempting to change the status quo after the US state department quietly amended its website to remove a line stating it did not support Taiwanese independence.

In a delicate geopolitical balancing act, the US has long acknowledged, but not supported, China's claim to Taiwan under its version of the one China principle". However, experts say that policy has been eroded as Beijing has become more assertive.