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Michael DeSombre
Coverage of Michael DeSombre in the Nexus archive.
- Trump supports ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no timeline for arms sale, US diplomat says
US Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Taiwan's 'Six Assurances' despite President Trump's previous dismissal of the policy. However, no timeline was provided for the delayed $14 billion arms package to Taiwan.
- Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting with business group signals shift
A senior US State Department official will meet with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK) delegation, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s stance on Hong Kong. The meeting, arranged by anonymous sources, involves Michael DeSombre, the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.