U.S. and Taiwanese defense officials recently held talks in Alaska, highlighting the United States’ commitment as Taiwan’s key international ally despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties. This meeting comes amid heightened tensions with China, which regards Taiwan as a critical issue in U.S.-China relations. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized a global choice between peace and war during a military parade, flanked by leaders from Russia and North Korea, signaling China’s assertive stance on regional security. Such developments underscore the strategic importance of U.S.-Taiwan relations in countering China’s military ambitions and ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific region.