James Lilley

James Lilley

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James Lilley was a prominent American diplomat and the former head of the American Institute in Taiwan, known for his role in U.S.-Taiwan relations during a critical period in the 1980s. He is particularly recognized for delivering the 'six assurances' from President Ronald Reagan to Taiwan's then-leader Chiang Ching-kuo, which has since served as a guiding framework for U.S. support for Taiwan amidst tensions with China.

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James Lilley was the then-head of the American Institute in Taiwan who presented the 'six assurances' to Chiang Ching-kuo.

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-18
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Then-head of the American Institute in Taiwan, James Lilley, presented then-president Chiang Ching-kuo with Reagan’s assurances.

US lawmakers introduce bill to formalize ‘six assurances’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-16
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