Trump-Xi Meeting Takes Place; DPP: Taiwan-US Relations Will Not Change Because of One Meeting
In response to the US-China summit, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) stated, 'The Taiwan-US relationship is long-term and institutional, and it will not be changed by a single meeting.' They indicated they would closely watch the relationship, asserting that peace in the Taiwan Strait is in the world's interest.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, Reporter Wang Yang-yu, 14th — As U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks in Beijing today, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislative caucus stated that peace in the Taiwan Strait involves global interests, and they will closely monitor the 'Trump-Xi meeting.' They added that the deep cooperation in Taiwan-U.S. relations is not just in the fields of security, economy, and technology, but is a long-term institutional relationship that will not be changed by a single meeting.
DPP legislative caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung and secretary-general Fan Yun held a press conference today to respond to public opinion, addressing issues such as the 'Trump-Xi meeting' and whether Taiwan can only passively react.
Chuang Jui-hsiung said that Taiwan is not passively reacting, but when two elephants sit down to talk, it causes less worry than if they were fighting. Taiwan will continue to pay close attention. Furthermore, excessively promoting skepticism about the U.S. is not helpful to Taiwan at all.
Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that Taiwan's future is not something China can unilaterally decide. For the United States, Taiwan is a long-term, trustworthy partner, and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait do not just involve U.S. interests but are of major global interest.
Fan Yun pointed out that the U.S. State Department and the White House have repeatedly reiterated their support for security in the Taiwan Strait before the 'Trump-Xi meeting.' The deep cooperation in Taiwan-U.S. relations is not only in security, economy, and technology, but also as an important democratic partner. This is a long-term, institutional relationship that will not change because of one meeting or what someone says.
When asked by the media about KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's statement that if Trump expressed opposition to Taiwan independence, it would be perfectly in line with the KMT's position, Chuang Jui-hsiung responded.
Chuang Jui-hsiung believes that such a statement sends the wrong message to both domestic and international audiences. He questioned why the chairwoman of the largest opposition party in the country would say these things on behalf of Xi Jinping, especially when Taiwan's biggest threat comes from China. Although the KMT has always been relatively pro-China and has even conveyed U.S.-skeptic rhetoric, the DPP cannot restrain what Cheng Li-wun says. (Editing: Zhai Si-jia) 1150514
DPP legislative caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung and secretary-general Fan Yun held a press conference today to respond to public opinion, addressing issues such as the 'Trump-Xi meeting' and whether Taiwan can only passively react.
Chuang Jui-hsiung said that Taiwan is not passively reacting, but when two elephants sit down to talk, it causes less worry than if they were fighting. Taiwan will continue to pay close attention. Furthermore, excessively promoting skepticism about the U.S. is not helpful to Taiwan at all.
Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that Taiwan's future is not something China can unilaterally decide. For the United States, Taiwan is a long-term, trustworthy partner, and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait do not just involve U.S. interests but are of major global interest.
Fan Yun pointed out that the U.S. State Department and the White House have repeatedly reiterated their support for security in the Taiwan Strait before the 'Trump-Xi meeting.' The deep cooperation in Taiwan-U.S. relations is not only in security, economy, and technology, but also as an important democratic partner. This is a long-term, institutional relationship that will not change because of one meeting or what someone says.
When asked by the media about KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's statement that if Trump expressed opposition to Taiwan independence, it would be perfectly in line with the KMT's position, Chuang Jui-hsiung responded.
Chuang Jui-hsiung believes that such a statement sends the wrong message to both domestic and international audiences. He questioned why the chairwoman of the largest opposition party in the country would say these things on behalf of Xi Jinping, especially when Taiwan's biggest threat comes from China. Although the KMT has always been relatively pro-China and has even conveyed U.S.-skeptic rhetoric, the DPP cannot restrain what Cheng Li-wun says. (Editing: Zhai Si-jia) 1150514