00:00U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Taiwan has no reason to worry about being abandoned by Washington
00:08as the U.S. prepares for trade talks with Beijing in Malaysia.
00:12His comments come amid growing speculation that Washington might soften its stance on Taiwan to secure a trade deal with China.
00:21Here in Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Jiao Long is thanking the United States for its continued support,
00:26saying Washington has stood firmly with Taiwan since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
00:32Trump is currently on an Asian tour and expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this week.
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