Democratic Party’s Platform Omits “One-China Policy” in Reference to Taiwan

In Taiwan, this remarkable, but largely underreported policy change of the U.S. Dimocratic Party during their convention last week was noticed. 



The Dimocrats are following President Trump without giving him credit!



"In a sign of the changing political winds in Washington, DC, the Democratic Party’s 2020 platform made a not so subtle and significant adjustment in the party’s policy towards Taiwan—bringing it more into alignment with the Republican Party’s position on the island-democracy. A party platform encapsulates the view of mainstream members of the party’s principles, goals, and positions on domestic and foreign affairs. In the paragraph underscoring the “China challenge” facing the United States, the Democratic Party’s 2020 platform, adopted on August 18, states:



Democrats believe the China challenge is not primarily a military one, but we will deter and respond to aggression. We will underscore our global commitment to freedom of navigation and resist the Chinese military’s intimidation in the South China Sea. Democrats are committed to the Taiwan Relations Act and will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues consistent with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan."



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