Swiss Media Interviews Wu Chih-chung: Taiwan Responds to Chinese Aggression with Pragmatic Cooperation
Swiss media outlet "SRF Global" interviewed Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council Lin Fei-fan, reporting that Taiwan is responding to Chinese aggression not through confrontation, but through pragmatic cooperation and strengthening societal resilience. Wu emphasized that Taiwan's limited formal international presence is due to China's rejection, but Taiwan collaborates with many countries on public health, technology, and supply chain security. Taiwan has learned three key lessons from the Ukraine war: not to be naive about great powers, that self-defense can succeed even in dire situations, and to prepare before war breaks out. Lin stated that the only way to avoid war is preparedness, encompassing not only military aspects but also public psychology and social resilience. Taiwan's control over approximately 60% of global chip supply gives it a strategic position in US-China competition. China's strategy against Taiwan involves "infiltration" rather than direct war, particularly influencing younger generations through social media platforms like TikTok.
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Swiss media outlet "SRF Global" aired a program titled "War Has Already Begun" on the 7th, lasting approximately 33 minutes, featuring interviews with Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung and Deputy Secretary-General of the National Security Council Lin Fei-fan. The program analyzed Taiwan's stance in the current situation from multiple perspectives, including strategy, economy, and social resilience.
Wu Chih-chung pointed out that Taiwan's name is rarely formally mentioned in international settings, not because Taiwan is unwilling, but because China refuses to accept it. Even with limited diplomatic space, Taiwan maintains close cooperation with many countries, seeking common solutions on issues such as public health, technology, and supply chain security.
He emphasized that as long as Taiwan maintains "prudence and restraint," most countries are willing to cooperate with Taiwan, and this is how Taiwan ensures its existence. Taiwan's international survival strategy is not confrontation, but building trust through pragmatic cooperation.
The Swiss media also reviewed Taiwan's history, from the 228 Incident to authoritarian rule, and then to democratization, noting that Taiwan has now established a complete democratic system with media freedom, electoral freedom, and an independent judiciary. This history also makes Taiwan value institutional resilience more in today's international situation.
Wu Chih-chung further discussed the three key lessons Taiwan learned from the Ukraine war: not to be too naive about great powers; that self-defense can still succeed even in severe situations; and not to wait until war breaks out to prepare to face the enemy.
He stressed that Taiwan still has time to strengthen its defense, and this time must be used for deployment, training, and enhancing social resilience.
The report pointed out that Taiwan controls about 60% of the world's chip supply, giving Taiwan a strategic position in the US-China competition. Wu Chih-chung added that if the United States loses its dominance in the semiconductor industry and allows China to acquire key technologies, the United States will find it difficult to maintain its international leadership. Therefore, Taiwan plays an important role in the US's "Make America Great Again" policy framework, which also makes the stability of Taiwan-US relations even more critical.
Lukas Messmer, a correspondent for Swiss Broadcasting Corporation in China, observed that China is well aware that war would disrupt the semiconductor industry and is accelerating its efforts to catch up with Taiwan's chip technology, but it should not take too long.
The report indicated that China's strategy against Taiwan has already begun, not through direct war, but through "infiltration." Wu Chih-chung also stated that China uses social platforms like TikTok to target and manipulate younger generations, so Taiwan's defense is not only in the strait but also within society.
Lin Fei-fan also accepted an interview with the Swiss media, stating that the people themselves are national defense strength.
He pointed out that the only way to avoid war is to be prepared, and preparedness includes not only military aspects but also the people's psychology and social resilience. Facing current problems, one should not dwell on the KMT-CCP history or past US strategies towards China, but should focus on Taiwan's current international security cooperation and the enhancement of its self-defense capabilities.
In terms of military strategy, he talked about Taiwan investing in developing asymmetric capabilities, including mobile weapon systems, drones, artificial intelligence technology, and air defense systems. At the same time, Taiwan's democratic system can still operate during wartime, which is another form of resilience.
The Swiss media also visited a civil defense training site, where people learned map reading and evacuation skills in an environment without internet. Interviewed citizens said that Taiwan's strongest defense capability is "trust," and the connection between people is the most difficult force to divide.
Lin Fei-fan concluded that if everyone knows how to protect themselves, assist communities, and maintain civil society, Taiwan will be in a more advantageous position.
Wu Chih-chung stated on Facebook that in addition to English, Taiwan should speak out in various languages. (Editor: Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150408
Wu Chih-chung pointed out that Taiwan's name is rarely formally mentioned in international settings, not because Taiwan is unwilling, but because China refuses to accept it. Even with limited diplomatic space, Taiwan maintains close cooperation with many countries, seeking common solutions on issues such as public health, technology, and supply chain security.
He emphasized that as long as Taiwan maintains "prudence and restraint," most countries are willing to cooperate with Taiwan, and this is how Taiwan ensures its existence. Taiwan's international survival strategy is not confrontation, but building trust through pragmatic cooperation.
The Swiss media also reviewed Taiwan's history, from the 228 Incident to authoritarian rule, and then to democratization, noting that Taiwan has now established a complete democratic system with media freedom, electoral freedom, and an independent judiciary. This history also makes Taiwan value institutional resilience more in today's international situation.
Wu Chih-chung further discussed the three key lessons Taiwan learned from the Ukraine war: not to be too naive about great powers; that self-defense can still succeed even in severe situations; and not to wait until war breaks out to prepare to face the enemy.
He stressed that Taiwan still has time to strengthen its defense, and this time must be used for deployment, training, and enhancing social resilience.
The report pointed out that Taiwan controls about 60% of the world's chip supply, giving Taiwan a strategic position in the US-China competition. Wu Chih-chung added that if the United States loses its dominance in the semiconductor industry and allows China to acquire key technologies, the United States will find it difficult to maintain its international leadership. Therefore, Taiwan plays an important role in the US's "Make America Great Again" policy framework, which also makes the stability of Taiwan-US relations even more critical.
Lukas Messmer, a correspondent for Swiss Broadcasting Corporation in China, observed that China is well aware that war would disrupt the semiconductor industry and is accelerating its efforts to catch up with Taiwan's chip technology, but it should not take too long.
The report indicated that China's strategy against Taiwan has already begun, not through direct war, but through "infiltration." Wu Chih-chung also stated that China uses social platforms like TikTok to target and manipulate younger generations, so Taiwan's defense is not only in the strait but also within society.
Lin Fei-fan also accepted an interview with the Swiss media, stating that the people themselves are national defense strength.
He pointed out that the only way to avoid war is to be prepared, and preparedness includes not only military aspects but also the people's psychology and social resilience. Facing current problems, one should not dwell on the KMT-CCP history or past US strategies towards China, but should focus on Taiwan's current international security cooperation and the enhancement of its self-defense capabilities.
In terms of military strategy, he talked about Taiwan investing in developing asymmetric capabilities, including mobile weapon systems, drones, artificial intelligence technology, and air defense systems. At the same time, Taiwan's democratic system can still operate during wartime, which is another form of resilience.
The Swiss media also visited a civil defense training site, where people learned map reading and evacuation skills in an environment without internet. Interviewed citizens said that Taiwan's strongest defense capability is "trust," and the connection between people is the most difficult force to divide.
Lin Fei-fan concluded that if everyone knows how to protect themselves, assist communities, and maintain civil society, Taiwan will be in a more advantageous position.
Wu Chih-chung stated on Facebook that in addition to English, Taiwan should speak out in various languages. (Editor: Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150408