Shen Bo-yang: Not Wanting Unilateral Change to the Status Quo is the View of Most Taiwanese
In response to US President Trump's remarks on Taiwan, DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Bo-yang stated, 'The US position has always been not to want any unilateral change to the status quo, and this is also the current thinking of the majority of Taiwanese people.'
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 16th, Reporter Liu Chien-pang) DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Bo-yang, when discussing US President Trump's remarks on Taiwan today, said, 'The US position, from the past to the present, has always been not to want any unilateral change to the status quo from either side, and this is also the current thinking of the majority of Taiwanese people.'
In an interview broadcast on Fox News, Trump stated that he does not want to see Taiwan move towards independence but wants to maintain the status quo, and said that both China and Taiwan should de-escalate the situation. Trump also said that the US policy on Taiwan has not changed.
Shen Bo-yang, along with DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung and party councilors, visited Bao'an Temple in Datong District today to pray for blessings, accompanied by the temple's chairman, Liao Wu-chih. When Shen arrived, many worshippers shouted 'Get elected!' After praying, Shen was interviewed by the media.
When asked by the media about the content of Trump's interview and whether it setback the 'resist China, protect Taiwan' line, Shen said the focus should be on the definition of 'Taiwan independence.' He has reiterated many times, 'Taiwan independence means Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and this is the status quo.' He added, 'Those who want to change the status quo of Taiwan being a sovereign independent country, or want to open the doors for others to invade, are the ones changing the status quo.'
Shen said that Taiwan has never been the party wanting to change the status quo; from the beginning, the only one wanting to change it has been China. The US policy is also consistent, 'the entire Indo-Pacific strategy is to deter China from doing this.' He feels there is currently no change in Taiwan-US relations.
He stated that the US position from the past to the present has always been not to want a unilateral change to the status quo from either side. What Trump mentioned does not deviate from the meaning of this sentence, 'which is not wanting a unilateral change to the status quo, and this is also the current thinking of most Taiwanese people.'
Additionally, regarding the death of an employee at an escape room in Taipei who suffocated while playing a hanged ghost, Shen said it was saddening, 'but this is also a tragedy caused by the Taipei City Government's ineffective inspection and enforcement. The city government should promptly propose comprehensive measures, otherwise, another tragedy might occur.'
When the media also asked about former President Chen Shui-bian 'singing' to support him, Shen said, 'President A-bian' has been very active online recently and joked that they would arrange to play 'Beyblade.' He added that he would later consult with 'A-bian' about his past achievements in municipal administration. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150516
In an interview broadcast on Fox News, Trump stated that he does not want to see Taiwan move towards independence but wants to maintain the status quo, and said that both China and Taiwan should de-escalate the situation. Trump also said that the US policy on Taiwan has not changed.
Shen Bo-yang, along with DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung and party councilors, visited Bao'an Temple in Datong District today to pray for blessings, accompanied by the temple's chairman, Liao Wu-chih. When Shen arrived, many worshippers shouted 'Get elected!' After praying, Shen was interviewed by the media.
When asked by the media about the content of Trump's interview and whether it setback the 'resist China, protect Taiwan' line, Shen said the focus should be on the definition of 'Taiwan independence.' He has reiterated many times, 'Taiwan independence means Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and this is the status quo.' He added, 'Those who want to change the status quo of Taiwan being a sovereign independent country, or want to open the doors for others to invade, are the ones changing the status quo.'
Shen said that Taiwan has never been the party wanting to change the status quo; from the beginning, the only one wanting to change it has been China. The US policy is also consistent, 'the entire Indo-Pacific strategy is to deter China from doing this.' He feels there is currently no change in Taiwan-US relations.
He stated that the US position from the past to the present has always been not to want a unilateral change to the status quo from either side. What Trump mentioned does not deviate from the meaning of this sentence, 'which is not wanting a unilateral change to the status quo, and this is also the current thinking of most Taiwanese people.'
Additionally, regarding the death of an employee at an escape room in Taipei who suffocated while playing a hanged ghost, Shen said it was saddening, 'but this is also a tragedy caused by the Taipei City Government's ineffective inspection and enforcement. The city government should promptly propose comprehensive measures, otherwise, another tragedy might occur.'
When the media also asked about former President Chen Shui-bian 'singing' to support him, Shen said, 'President A-bian' has been very active online recently and joked that they would arrange to play 'Beyblade.' He added that he would later consult with 'A-bian' about his past achievements in municipal administration. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150516