Taipei, Feb. 24 -- The United States and European Union affirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues.

Both countries also sought to address the challenges posed by China's non-market policies and practices. Both sides confirmed their intention to continue de-risking by investing in their resilience and reducing critical dependencies and vulnerabilities, the joint statement said.

The United States and the European Union issued a joint statement commending Taiwan for its vibrant democracy and expressing support for its meaningful involvement in international organizations.

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Sec...