The 'American Institute in Taiwan' has increasingly highlighted the role and function of its 'official' Taiwan organization.

Founded in 1979, the 'American Institute in Taiwan' is a non-governmental non-profit organization established by the US Department of State in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act and the laws of the District of Columbia after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. However, in recent years, it has become the most important U.S. Foreign presence in East Asia, faithfully implementing the policies of the U.S. Government.