US-Philippines Economic Security Zone: Lin Chia-lung Hopes to Integrate Taiwan's Strengths to Fortify Supply Chains
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a CFR delegation, discussing economic diplomacy. He proposed integrating Taiwan's manufacturing system with the US-Philippines 'Economic Security Zone' to build a resilient global democratic supply chain.
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Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook today, stating that he received a delegation led by David Sacks, a fellow at the US Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 17th. He engaged in in-depth exchanges with over 20 experts possessing both practical experience and professional literacy.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that the CFR is an internationally renowned think tank with profound policy influence. Its bimonthly publication, 'Foreign Affairs,' is a must-read for global diplomats and international affairs academics.
He mentioned that the discussions with the delegation covered cross-strait relations, Taiwan-US, and Taiwan-Japan interactions, extending to comprehensive diplomacy, value-added diplomacy, energy issues, ethnic identity, and cooperation between Taiwan and Central and Eastern European countries. The diverse topics and deep exchanges demonstrated the delegation's high interest and profound understanding of Taiwan.
Lin Chia-lung stated that he places special emphasis on economic diplomacy. Earlier this year, Taiwan and the US signed the 'Silicon Prosperity Declaration and Taiwan-US Economic Security Cooperation Joint Statement,' setting seven key directions for cooperation. Simultaneously, he is actively promoting the 'Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor,' hoping to link with the US-Japan-Philippines 'Luzon Economic Corridor' to jointly build a more resilient supply chain.
Lin Chia-lung noted that the US and the Philippines recently announced cooperation to establish a 4,000-acre 'Economic Security Zone' to enhance supply chain security and industrial layout. The US has world-leading technological capabilities, Taiwan has a complete manufacturing system, and the Philippines has abundant land and a high-quality labor force. Integrating the strengths of all three parties will help strengthen the resilience of global democratic supply chains and further promote regional peace and prosperity. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150419
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that the CFR is an internationally renowned think tank with profound policy influence. Its bimonthly publication, 'Foreign Affairs,' is a must-read for global diplomats and international affairs academics.
He mentioned that the discussions with the delegation covered cross-strait relations, Taiwan-US, and Taiwan-Japan interactions, extending to comprehensive diplomacy, value-added diplomacy, energy issues, ethnic identity, and cooperation between Taiwan and Central and Eastern European countries. The diverse topics and deep exchanges demonstrated the delegation's high interest and profound understanding of Taiwan.
Lin Chia-lung stated that he places special emphasis on economic diplomacy. Earlier this year, Taiwan and the US signed the 'Silicon Prosperity Declaration and Taiwan-US Economic Security Cooperation Joint Statement,' setting seven key directions for cooperation. Simultaneously, he is actively promoting the 'Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor,' hoping to link with the US-Japan-Philippines 'Luzon Economic Corridor' to jointly build a more resilient supply chain.
Lin Chia-lung noted that the US and the Philippines recently announced cooperation to establish a 4,000-acre 'Economic Security Zone' to enhance supply chain security and industrial layout. The US has world-leading technological capabilities, Taiwan has a complete manufacturing system, and the Philippines has abundant land and a high-quality labor force. Integrating the strengths of all three parties will help strengthen the resilience of global democratic supply chains and further promote regional peace and prosperity. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150419