Taiwan Starts Washington Flights in Milestone for Uncertain Ties

Taiwan is set to begin its first-ever non-stop flights to Washington, D.C., a milestone that carries strong political symbolism amid uncertainty about the Trump administration’s position on the island. EVA Air Corp., one of Taiwan’s leading carriers, will launch direct services on Friday, marking the start of a new US route for Taiwanese aviation. The announcement comes at a time when cross-strait and broader US-Taiwan ties remain sensitive, making the flight launch more than a commercial change. The article frames the move as a test of airline connectivity in a politically charged environment, rather than a routine expansion. The planned inauguration underscores how aviation schedules can reflect, and potentially influence, diplomatic expectations during periods of contested policy.