This week Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer became the latest in a series of U.S. governors to meet with the Taiwanese president amid a period of particularly heightened tensions between the island and mainland China.
Simon Schuster is a Senior Political Reporter specializing in local politics in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan. With a focus on government affairs and policy, Simon covers a wide range of topics including elections, legislation, and political developments that impact the community. His work can be found in MLive, Government Technology, and Transport Topics.