Taiwan Relations Act 47th Anniversary: AIT Calls Taiwan an Admirable Global Model
On the 47th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, AIT stated that Taiwan has become an admirable global model in democracy, economy, and society. The Institute reaffirmed the US commitment to regional peace and stability and deepening cooperation with Taiwan.
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AIT issued a statement on its official Facebook page in the afternoon, noting the commemoration of the 47th anniversary of the legislative enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). The TRA not only affirms Taiwan's strategic importance but also strengthens the long-standing commitment of the United States to ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
AIT stated that over the past 47 years, the TRA, along with the three joint communiqués and Six Assurances, has substantially contributed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The success of this policy framework has enabled Taiwan to achieve admirable progress in its democratic, economic, and social systems, making it a model envied by the world.
AIT explained that looking ahead, the resolve of the United States remains firm. It will continue to deepen cooperation with Taiwan, promoting connections in areas such as security, economy, technology, and people-to-people exchanges, in order to achieve the goals of the Taiwan Relations Act and contribute to regional peace, security, and prosperity.
In December 1978, the Carter administration announced that the US would establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China on January 1, 1979, thereby terminating diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (today's Taiwan), which had been established as early as 1913. Numerous supporters of the Republic of China in the US Congress, to maintain various unofficial relations with Taiwan, promoted the legislative enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act. After President Carter signed it on April 10th, it took effect retroactively from January 1, 1979. (Editor: Chang Ruo-yao) 1150410
AIT stated that over the past 47 years, the TRA, along with the three joint communiqués and Six Assurances, has substantially contributed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The success of this policy framework has enabled Taiwan to achieve admirable progress in its democratic, economic, and social systems, making it a model envied by the world.
AIT explained that looking ahead, the resolve of the United States remains firm. It will continue to deepen cooperation with Taiwan, promoting connections in areas such as security, economy, technology, and people-to-people exchanges, in order to achieve the goals of the Taiwan Relations Act and contribute to regional peace, security, and prosperity.
In December 1978, the Carter administration announced that the US would establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China on January 1, 1979, thereby terminating diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (today's Taiwan), which had been established as early as 1913. Numerous supporters of the Republic of China in the US Congress, to maintain various unofficial relations with Taiwan, promoted the legislative enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act. After President Carter signed it on April 10th, it took effect retroactively from January 1, 1979. (Editor: Chang Ruo-yao) 1150410