Taipei (AFP) – A US congressman says during a visit to Taipei that Washington’s partnership with Taiwan is key to countering China’s “increasingly aggressive actions in the region”. “Our delegation is here to show Congress’ continued support for our partnership. We will continue to assure our colleagues that this strategic relationship is key for the future security of the region,” says US Congressman Jack Bergman, who leads the delegation, during a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.