US plans unofficial delegation to meet new Taiwan leader

Supporters of Ko Wen-je, Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate, wait for his arrival at a temple in New Taipei City, Taiwan (Ng Han Guan/AP)

The US will send an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan shortly after the self-governed island holds an election for a new president this weekend.

A senior Biden administration official confirmed the plan on Wednesday, but said a face-to-face meeting was the “most effective way” to engage the new Taiwanese government and convey US policy in the region.