Formosa Club Statement in Support of Taiwan Emphasizes Taiwan's Security is Crucial for Global Prosperity
The Formosa Club, composed of cross-national, cross-party pro-Taiwan parliamentarians from Europe, issued a statement emphasizing that Taiwan's security and resilience are crucial for global security and economic prosperity. It calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Taiwan in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and drone industries to strengthen collective capabilities in responding to evolving threats.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Chih-chung, Brussels, May 6th exclusive report) The Formosa Club, composed of European cross-national, cross-party pro-Taiwan parliamentarians, today issued a statement in support of Taiwan, emphasizing that Taiwan's security and resilience are crucial for global security and economic prosperity. It also calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Taiwan in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and drone industries to strengthen collective capabilities in responding to evolving threats.
The Formosa Club issued this joint statement, signed by parliamentarians from 14 European countries, in Brussels on May 6th. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung posted the full text of this statement on his personal social media platform on the evening of May 6th.
The statement points out that the Formosa Club, as an important democratic platform, continues to promote cooperation to defend freedom, the rule of law, and a resilient, rules-based international order in the face of increasing authoritarian pressure and hybrid threats. It reiterates its commitment to deepening parliamentary cooperation between Taiwan and Europe.
The statement asserts that democratic systems face increasing pressure, and there is an urgent need to strengthen democratic resilience in technological, economic, and social fields to safeguard common security. In this regard, Taiwan plays an indispensable and increasingly important strategic role in supporting Europe's efforts to build resilience, and is central to establishing a trustworthy 'non-red supply chain,' including in advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and the development of drones and unmanned systems.
Therefore, it calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Taiwan in these areas to strengthen the collective ability to predict, resist, and effectively respond to evolving threats.
The statement also recognizes Taiwan's outstanding contributions in the field of public health, emphasizing that Taiwan's advanced medical system and active international assistance to partners in need have proven to be reliable and valuable partners in responding to global health challenges. According to a resolution passed by the European Parliament on October 24, 2024, it emphasizes that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not take a position on Taiwan.
The statement reiterates support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its conferences and mechanisms, as well as the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), where Taiwan's expertise would significantly benefit the international community.
The statement also mentions recognizing Taiwan's unique and indispensable role as a strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan's security and resilience are crucial for global security and economic prosperity. Therefore, it reiterates the importance of peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait.
The statement expresses support for the international participation of Taiwan's democratically elected leaders, who should enjoy the freedom to visit Taiwan's allies. Any attempt to deprive this right, such as instrumentalizing 'overflight rights,' will not be supported.
The statement concludes by re-emphasizing that as legislators, they are committed to fostering principled and pragmatic cooperative relationships, building lasting parliamentary partnerships, enhancing democratic resilience, addressing contemporary challenges, and promoting the democratic partnership between Europe and Taiwan. The Formosa Club will continue to strive to achieve these goals. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Chih-chung, Brussels, May 6th exclusive report) The Formosa Club, composed of European cross-national, cross-party pro-Taiwan parliamentarians, today issued a statement in support of Taiwan, emphasizing that Taiwan's security and resilience are crucial for global security and economic prosperity. It also calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Taiwan in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and drone industries to strengthen collective capabilities in responding to evolving threats.
The Formosa Club issued this joint statement, signed by parliamentarians from 14 European countries, in Brussels on May 6th. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung posted the full text of this statement on his personal social media platform on the evening of May 6th.
The statement points out that the Formosa Club, as an important democratic platform, continues to promote cooperation to defend freedom, the rule of law, and a resilient, rules-based international order in the face of increasing authoritarian pressure and hybrid threats. It reiterates its commitment to deepening parliamentary cooperation between Taiwan and Europe.
The statement asserts that democratic systems face increasing pressure, and there is an urgent need to strengthen democratic resilience in technological, economic, and social fields to safeguard common security. In this regard, Taiwan plays an indispensable and increasingly important strategic role in supporting Europe's efforts to build resilience, and is central to establishing a trustworthy 'non-red supply chain,' including in advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and the development of drones and unmanned systems.
Therefore, it calls for enhanced cooperation between Europe and Taiwan in these areas to strengthen the collective ability to predict, resist, and effectively respond to evolving threats.
The statement also recognizes Taiwan's outstanding contributions in the field of public health, emphasizing that Taiwan's advanced medical system and active international assistance to partners in need have proven to be reliable and valuable partners in responding to global health challenges. According to a resolution passed by the European Parliament on October 24, 2024, it emphasizes that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not take a position on Taiwan.
The statement reiterates support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its conferences and mechanisms, as well as the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), where Taiwan's expertise would significantly benefit the international community.
The statement also mentions recognizing Taiwan's unique and indispensable role as a strategic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwan's security and resilience are crucial for global security and economic prosperity. Therefore, it reiterates the importance of peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait.
The statement expresses support for the international participation of Taiwan's democratically elected leaders, who should enjoy the freedom to visit Taiwan's allies. Any attempt to deprive this right, such as instrumentalizing 'overflight rights,' will not be supported.
The statement concludes by re-emphasizing that as legislators, they are committed to fostering principled and pragmatic cooperative relationships, building lasting parliamentary partnerships, enhancing democratic resilience, addressing contemporary challenges, and promoting the democratic partnership between Europe and Taiwan. The Formosa Club will continue to strive to achieve these goals. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150507
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