Taiwan's Representative to the US: Taiwan is Willing to Engage in Dialogue with China, but Dialogue Must Stem from Strength
Taiwan's Representative to the US, Yu Da-tsui, recently stated that Taiwan firmly believes in "peace through strength" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but such dialogue must be based on strength. He emphasized that possessing robust defense capabilities is the best self-defense against powerful provocateurs or adversaries, and Taiwan is pushing for an additional $40 billion defense budget to enhance its defensive capabilities.
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(Washington D.C. — CNA correspondent Hou Tzu-ying, May 3rd) As China's threats against Taiwan persist, Taiwan's Representative to the United States, Yu Da-tsui, recently stated that Taiwan firmly believes in "peace through strength" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but dialogue must stem from strength. He emphasized that possessing robust defense capabilities is the best self-defense against powerful provocateurs or adversaries.
According to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO), The Epoch Times' program "American Thought Leaders" aired an exclusive interview with Yu Da-tsui yesterday, discussing various issues such as the Chinese Communist Party's threats against Taiwan and Taiwan-U.S. relations.
In the interview, Yu Da-tsui pointed out that while China labels Taiwan as the biggest risk factor in U.S.-China relations, he believes the opposite is true: China is the biggest risk factor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region, and "they are the provocateur."
Regarding recent developments such as the U.S. military's actions against Venezuela and the Iran war, he believes these demonstrate the U.S.'s determination to utilize necessary tools to resolve problems or achieve objectives, which clearly has implications for the Indo-Pacific region, particularly the Taiwan Strait.
Furthermore, Yu Da-tsui stated that Taiwan, situated in the first island chain, faces continuous military buildup and threats from China, gray-zone operations, and economic coercion. Therefore, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and societal resilience to safeguard its democracy.
He reiterated that Taiwan firmly believes in "peace through strength" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but dialogue must stem from strength. "Possessing robust defense is the best way out, and the best self-defense against powerful provocateurs or adversaries."
He noted that Taiwan has significantly increased its defense spending in recent years to enhance its self-defense capabilities, and the government is currently seeking to push for an additional defense budget of $40 billion (approximately NT$1.25 trillion).
In terms of trade and economy, Yu Da-tsui stated that Taiwan is a partner of the United States in areas such as technology, semiconductors, AI development, and supply chain security. Taiwan-U.S. economic and investment relations continue to deepen, with Taiwan becoming the fourth-largest trading partner of the U.S. Both sides also signed an investment cooperation memorandum and a reciprocal trade agreement earlier this year.
He expressed hope that the U.S. will pass legislation related to avoiding double taxation between Taiwan and the U.S. in the near future to further promote Taiwan-U.S. investment interactions. (Edited by Tien Jui-hua) 1150503
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(Washington D.C. — CNA correspondent Hou Tzu-ying, May 3rd) As China's threats against Taiwan persist, Taiwan's Representative to the United States, Yu Da-tsui, recently stated that Taiwan firmly believes in "peace through strength" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but dialogue must stem from strength. He emphasized that possessing robust defense capabilities is the best self-defense against powerful provocateurs or adversaries.
According to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO), The Epoch Times' program "American Thought Leaders" aired an exclusive interview with Yu Da-tsui yesterday, discussing various issues such as the Chinese Communist Party's threats against Taiwan and Taiwan-U.S. relations.
In the interview, Yu Da-tsui pointed out that while China labels Taiwan as the biggest risk factor in U.S.-China relations, he believes the opposite is true: China is the biggest risk factor for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region, and "they are the provocateur."
Regarding recent developments such as the U.S. military's actions against Venezuela and the Iran war, he believes these demonstrate the U.S.'s determination to utilize necessary tools to resolve problems or achieve objectives, which clearly has implications for the Indo-Pacific region, particularly the Taiwan Strait.
Furthermore, Yu Da-tsui stated that Taiwan, situated in the first island chain, faces continuous military buildup and threats from China, gray-zone operations, and economic coercion. Therefore, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and societal resilience to safeguard its democracy.
He reiterated that Taiwan firmly believes in "peace through strength" and is willing to engage in dialogue with China regarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, but dialogue must stem from strength. "Possessing robust defense is the best way out, and the best self-defense against powerful provocateurs or adversaries."
He noted that Taiwan has significantly increased its defense spending in recent years to enhance its self-defense capabilities, and the government is currently seeking to push for an additional defense budget of $40 billion (approximately NT$1.25 trillion).
In terms of trade and economy, Yu Da-tsui stated that Taiwan is a partner of the United States in areas such as technology, semiconductors, AI development, and supply chain security. Taiwan-U.S. economic and investment relations continue to deepen, with Taiwan becoming the fourth-largest trading partner of the U.S. Both sides also signed an investment cooperation memorandum and a reciprocal trade agreement earlier this year.
He expressed hope that the U.S. will pass legislation related to avoiding double taxation between Taiwan and the U.S. in the near future to further promote Taiwan-U.S. investment interactions. (Edited by Tien Jui-hua) 1150503
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