- The White House is urging US airlines to not give in to pressure from Beijing over how they refer to Taiwan.
- Beijing has demanded airlines describe Taiwan as a province of China, and nearly two dozen carriers, including Qantas this week, have made the shift.
- The issue has become a global diplomatic issue, with Australia confirming it has discussed the issue with the US.
- Despite not recognizing Taiwan as a country, the US has been strengthening ties with the island in an attempt to push back on China.
The White House is urging US airlines to not give in to pressure from Beijing regarding how they refer to Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
According to five sources that spoke with Financial Times, the Trump administration has asked United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines to not use the descriptor "Taiwan, China."
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