Trump-Xi Summit to Discuss US Arms Sales to Taiwan; Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China Attempts to Confound and Distort Facts
Regarding the potential discussion of US arms sales to Taiwan at the Trump-Xi summit, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized China's claims as "unreasonable and untenable." Taiwan emphasized its commitment to cooperating with the US to build deterrence and safeguard peace.
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(Taipei, May 12, Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei) With the Trump-Xi summit approaching, US President Trump stated yesterday that he plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today stated that China's opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan continues to express an unreasonable and untenable position, attempting to confound and distort facts. Taiwan will continue to cooperate with the US to build deterrence and safeguard peace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference today, where spokesperson Joanne Ou responded to media inquiries regarding the Trump-Xi summit and Trump's mention of discussing US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, and whether this violates the US's "Six Assurances" to Taiwan.
Joanne Ou pointed out that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its close attention to US-China interactions and their impact on global geopolitics and economic situations. Taiwan will also maintain good communication with the US to ensure stable and deepening US-Taiwan communication and protect Taiwan's interests.
Joanne Ou emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent repeated public reaffirmation of unchanged US policy towards Taiwan and his emphasis on the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Regarding the Trump-Xi summit touching upon the issue of arms sales to Taiwan, Joanne Ou explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs closely monitors US-China interactions and maintains close and good communication with the US. Since taking office, Trump has continuously reiterated his support for Taiwan and implemented long-standing and consistent US policies through concrete actions, including the previously announced US$11 billion arms sales to Taiwan.
Joanne Ou stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that China, feeling the democratic countries' increasing concern over China's continuous escalation of threats to Taiwan and regional security and stability in recent years, and democratic countries' support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, continues to oppose US arms sales to Taiwan. China also continues to express an unreasonable and untenable position in various US-China bilateral talks, attempting to confound and distort facts.
Joanne Ou emphasized that Taiwan, as the most important hub in the first island chain of defense and a key node for promoting global economic prosperity, believes that only by continuously strengthening its self-defense capabilities can it safeguard hard-won peace and prosperity. Taiwan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the US to build effective deterrence, jointly maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and demonstrate to the world Taiwan's firm resolve and stance to protect the nation and maintain the status quo. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150512
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(Taipei, May 12, Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei) With the Trump-Xi summit approaching, US President Trump stated yesterday that he plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today stated that China's opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan continues to express an unreasonable and untenable position, attempting to confound and distort facts. Taiwan will continue to cooperate with the US to build deterrence and safeguard peace.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a press conference today, where spokesperson Joanne Ou responded to media inquiries regarding the Trump-Xi summit and Trump's mention of discussing US arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, and whether this violates the US's "Six Assurances" to Taiwan.
Joanne Ou pointed out that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its close attention to US-China interactions and their impact on global geopolitics and economic situations. Taiwan will also maintain good communication with the US to ensure stable and deepening US-Taiwan communication and protect Taiwan's interests.
Joanne Ou emphasized that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent repeated public reaffirmation of unchanged US policy towards Taiwan and his emphasis on the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Regarding the Trump-Xi summit touching upon the issue of arms sales to Taiwan, Joanne Ou explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs closely monitors US-China interactions and maintains close and good communication with the US. Since taking office, Trump has continuously reiterated his support for Taiwan and implemented long-standing and consistent US policies through concrete actions, including the previously announced US$11 billion arms sales to Taiwan.
Joanne Ou stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that China, feeling the democratic countries' increasing concern over China's continuous escalation of threats to Taiwan and regional security and stability in recent years, and democratic countries' support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, continues to oppose US arms sales to Taiwan. China also continues to express an unreasonable and untenable position in various US-China bilateral talks, attempting to confound and distort facts.
Joanne Ou emphasized that Taiwan, as the most important hub in the first island chain of defense and a key node for promoting global economic prosperity, believes that only by continuously strengthening its self-defense capabilities can it safeguard hard-won peace and prosperity. Taiwan will continue to strengthen cooperation with the US to build effective deterrence, jointly maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and demonstrate to the world Taiwan's firm resolve and stance to protect the nation and maintain the status quo. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150512
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