Taiwan, US discuss tech, AI and drone cooperation at high-level forum

TAIPEI, – Senior Taiwanese and U.S. officials discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, tech and drones at a high-level forum begun during the first Trump administration, with the U.S. State Department praising Taipei as a “vital partner.”

The U.S. is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties. The U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue first took place in November 2020.