status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait 結果共5筆

Vice President Lai Ching-te meets with AIT Chair Laura Rosenberger to discuss deepening U.S.-Taiwan relations. Rosenberger congratulates Lai on his election victory and highlights the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. She emphasizes the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two nations and reaffirms the U.S.’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense. Rosenberger expresses confidence in Lai’s leadership in strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations and Taiwan’s role in global security and prosperity.

Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasizes the importance of communication with China to uphold peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions, highlighting the necessity of robust defense measures and cooperation for global peace and development.

Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu, emphasized in an exclusive interview with CNN that Taiwan is a democratic nation and that the majority of its people wish to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Wu discussed various topics, including the significance of Taiwan’s presidential elections for its democratic growth, national defense, Indo-Pacific conditions, and Taiwan-India relations. He highlighted President Tsai Ing-wen’s commitment to upholding the political status quo, which has gained international recognition. Wu also emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, as Taiwan produces 90% of the world’s semiconductor chips. He addressed the military threats from mainland China, stating that Taiwan is striving to enhance its defense capacities to deter aggression. Additionally, Wu expressed hopes to strengthen the connection between Taiwan and India in integrating their semiconductor supply chains through talent cultivation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan welcomes and expresses gratitude for the joint statement made by G7 member countries, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The G7 urged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues and opposed any attempts to change the status quo through force or coercion. MOFA highlighted China’s military expansion in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, which poses a significant threat to security in the Indo-Pacific region. Throughout the year, various international statements have reiterated the centrality of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. MOFA emphasizes Taiwan’s key role in the Indo-Pacific and commits to continuing cooperation with the G7 to strengthen global democratic alliances against authoritarianism.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim expresses hope for genuine peaceful intentions from Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding his remarks that there is no plan to attack Taiwan by 2027 or 2035. Hsiao emphasizes the importance of maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and highlights President Biden’s support for stability in the region. Taiwan is willing to pursue peace with goodwill while also strengthening its own capabilities. Hsiao, who served as Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., describes herself as a ＂cat warrior＂ in navigating the delicate balance between the two superpowers.