According to UDN, the remarks came in the context of shoring up ties in Latin America, home to most of Taiwan's remaining allies.

Taiwanese media read it as U.S. support for Taiwan's international space; mainland outlets such as Huanqiu ran commentary pointing to policy temperature gaps within the U.S. administration.

Beijing keeps pressing allies to switch recognition under the one-China principle, while Taipei counters with practical cooperation.

Latin American choices will hinge on economic benefit and a balancing act between the two sides.

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