Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds First "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression" to Build Democratic Resilience
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted its first "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression," inviting parliamentarians and experts from like-minded countries such as the US, UK, and Germany, along with Taiwanese officials and scholars, to discuss international cooperation against transnational repression and build democratic resilience.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 9th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday held its first "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression," inviting parliamentarians, experts, and scholars from like-minded countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand, as well as representatives and scholars from relevant Taiwanese ministries, to jointly discuss the situation of transnational repression and international cooperation strategies to counter it, building democratic resilience and defense networks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release stating that the first "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression" was held yesterday at the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs. Executive Yuan Political Commissar Lin Ming-hsin and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Secretary Chen Kuo-ching delivered opening remarks.
Lin Ming-hsin stated that in the face of authoritarian expansion, no country can cope with the challenges of transnational repression alone. The Executive Yuan is actively coordinating across ministries to establish comprehensive regulations and administrative procedures, leaving no hiding place for authoritarian oppressors and their local collaborators, ensuring that citizens and foreign nationals within Taiwan enjoy the protection guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of China and are free from fear. Taiwan is willing to share practical experience with allied countries to jointly respond to authoritarian threats and safeguard democracy through international cooperation.
Chen Kuo-ching, on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, pointed out that authoritarian states systematically threaten democratic systems, combining emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence with disinformation to extend their surveillance and intimidation reach beyond national borders and into cyberspace, eroding the sovereignty and civil liberties of other countries.
Chen Kuo-ching explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed the "2P1R" strategy, namely "prevention," "protection," and "response," to enhance public awareness and vigilance, mobilize overseas missions to provide emergency assistance and support to victims, and build collective security networks with like-minded countries to leverage Taiwan's technological and democratic advantages, and construct defense networks with international partners to jointly counter transnational repression and ensure the safety and human rights of its citizens.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the forum held three thematic discussions. Through dialogue and experience sharing with like-minded countries, it raised awareness among Taiwanese people and the international community about the issue of transnational repression. Participating experts proposed multiple cooperation suggestions and directions, and the closing was hosted by Vice President Li Chien-yi of the Institute of Diplomacy, yielding fruitful results that will contribute to continued cooperation in the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Permanent Secretary Kelly Hsieh hosted a dinner for foreign guests on behalf of Joseph Wu and explained that authoritarian coercion knows no borders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to promote international cooperation through "comprehensive diplomacy," gathering resources from industry, government, academia, and research sectors, and working with democratic partners to jointly defend the values of democracy and freedom. This seminar, in addition to information and knowledge exchange, is a concrete action to implement a democratic defense network. (Edited by Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 9th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday held its first "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression," inviting parliamentarians, experts, and scholars from like-minded countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand, as well as representatives and scholars from relevant Taiwanese ministries, to jointly discuss the situation of transnational repression and international cooperation strategies to counter it, building democratic resilience and defense networks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release stating that the first "International Seminar on Countering Transnational Repression" was held yesterday at the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs. Executive Yuan Political Commissar Lin Ming-hsin and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Secretary Chen Kuo-ching delivered opening remarks.
Lin Ming-hsin stated that in the face of authoritarian expansion, no country can cope with the challenges of transnational repression alone. The Executive Yuan is actively coordinating across ministries to establish comprehensive regulations and administrative procedures, leaving no hiding place for authoritarian oppressors and their local collaborators, ensuring that citizens and foreign nationals within Taiwan enjoy the protection guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of China and are free from fear. Taiwan is willing to share practical experience with allied countries to jointly respond to authoritarian threats and safeguard democracy through international cooperation.
Chen Kuo-ching, on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, pointed out that authoritarian states systematically threaten democratic systems, combining emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence with disinformation to extend their surveillance and intimidation reach beyond national borders and into cyberspace, eroding the sovereignty and civil liberties of other countries.
Chen Kuo-ching explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed the "2P1R" strategy, namely "prevention," "protection," and "response," to enhance public awareness and vigilance, mobilize overseas missions to provide emergency assistance and support to victims, and build collective security networks with like-minded countries to leverage Taiwan's technological and democratic advantages, and construct defense networks with international partners to jointly counter transnational repression and ensure the safety and human rights of its citizens.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the forum held three thematic discussions. Through dialogue and experience sharing with like-minded countries, it raised awareness among Taiwanese people and the international community about the issue of transnational repression. Participating experts proposed multiple cooperation suggestions and directions, and the closing was hosted by Vice President Li Chien-yi of the Institute of Diplomacy, yielding fruitful results that will contribute to continued cooperation in the future.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Permanent Secretary Kelly Hsieh hosted a dinner for foreign guests on behalf of Joseph Wu and explained that authoritarian coercion knows no borders. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to promote international cooperation through "comprehensive diplomacy," gathering resources from industry, government, academia, and research sectors, and working with democratic partners to jointly defend the values of democracy and freedom. This seminar, in addition to information and knowledge exchange, is a concrete action to implement a democratic defense network. (Edited by Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150509
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