Wu Szu-yao: US Policy on Taiwan Unchanged After Trump-Xi Meeting, 'Doubt-US' Theory Collapses
In response to the aftermath of the 'Trump-Xi meeting,' DPP Policy Committee CEO Wu Szu-yao stated that the 'doubt-US' and 'doubt-Trump' narratives pushed by the KMT camp and some media outlets are baseless. She emphasized that the White House, State Department, and Congress have all reiterated that the US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, and US-Taiwan cooperation is rock-solid. Furthermore, spokesperson Wu崢 responded that President Lai Ching-te's interpretation of 'Taiwan independence' follows the line of former President Tsai Ing-wen, emphasizing that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other, aiming to maintain the status quo and regional peace, while countering that China is the root of regional instability.
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(CNA, Taipei, 18th) DPP Policy Committee CEO Wu Szu-yao said today that after the Trump-Xi meeting, it has indeed been observed that the blue camp (KMT) and pro-Beijing media are actively promoting a 'doubt-US' and 'doubt-Trump' narrative. This, she said, is in coordination with China's narrative. However, she asserted that cooperation between Taiwan and the US is as solid as a rock, and any attempts to manipulate 'doubt-US,' 'doubt-Trump,' or even expand it to 'doubt-Lai' theories will self-destruct.
President Lai Ching-te, who is also the DPP chairman, mentioned yesterday that the meaning of the words 'Taiwan independence' actually refers to the fact that Taiwan is not part of the People's Republic of China, and that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.
At a press conference today to announce the latest poll, the DPP was asked by the media about the opposition's questioning of whether the Mainland Affairs Council should be abolished and 'China affairs' be handled entirely by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following President Lai's redefinition of Taiwan independence.
DPP spokesperson Wu峥 said there is no issue of redefinition. He stated that from former President Tsai Ing-wen to President Lai, the DPP's stance on national sovereignty and its cross-strait policy have been very clear and consistent. Tsai's 'Four Commitments' are consistent with the DPP's 'Resolution on Taiwan's Future,' and President Lai has continued these four commitments since taking office, while also proposing action plans such as strengthening self-reliant defense capabilities and enhancing economic security and resilience, which are ongoing government efforts.
Wu峥 said that President Lai yesterday once again explained to the public that Taiwan's position is to maintain the status quo and regional peace and stability. This is what Taiwan has always been doing. Taiwan plays a peaceful and helpful role in the international community, whereas it is China that has been creating regional instability and tension through military exercises and intimidation around Taiwan.
Wu Szu-yao added that after the Trump-Xi meeting, it is indeed observable that the blue camp, in coordination with pro-Beijing media, has been actively promoting 'doubt-US' and 'doubt-Trump' narratives, which are in line with China's narrative.
Wu Szu-yao stated that after the Trump-Xi meeting, the White House, the State Department, Trump himself, and the US Trade Representative all reiterated that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. Maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is a core and primary interest of the US; military sales are discussed only with Taiwan and have nothing to do with China; Speaker of the US House of Representatives Johnson also re-emphasized the unchanged policy toward Taiwan; and long before the Trump-Xi meeting, members of both the House and Senate had written to Trump stating that arms sales to Taiwan should not be affected in any way.
Wu Szu-yao said that US policy toward Taiwan and the cooperation between Taiwan and the US are rock-solid. Manipulating 'doubt-US,' 'doubt-Trump,' and even extending it to 'doubt-Lai' theories will self-destruct.
Wu Szu-yao said President Lai mentioned yesterday that Taiwan is a guardian of peace in the Taiwan Strait and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and China is the root cause of attempts to disrupt regional peace and change the status quo. Defending the status quo of the Republic of China is not a matter of Taiwan independence. US-Taiwan security and military sales cooperation are key to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific and security in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan is central to global core interests, and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait will absolutely not be sacrificed or traded.
She said that from President Lai's reaffirmation and the messages released by all key US figures before and after the Trump-Xi meeting, it is clear to the people that Taiwan-US cooperation is rock-solid, and Taiwan will not shirk its responsibility in safeguarding peace and security in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.
President Lai Ching-te, who is also the DPP chairman, mentioned yesterday that the meaning of the words 'Taiwan independence' actually refers to the fact that Taiwan is not part of the People's Republic of China, and that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.
At a press conference today to announce the latest poll, the DPP was asked by the media about the opposition's questioning of whether the Mainland Affairs Council should be abolished and 'China affairs' be handled entirely by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following President Lai's redefinition of Taiwan independence.
DPP spokesperson Wu峥 said there is no issue of redefinition. He stated that from former President Tsai Ing-wen to President Lai, the DPP's stance on national sovereignty and its cross-strait policy have been very clear and consistent. Tsai's 'Four Commitments' are consistent with the DPP's 'Resolution on Taiwan's Future,' and President Lai has continued these four commitments since taking office, while also proposing action plans such as strengthening self-reliant defense capabilities and enhancing economic security and resilience, which are ongoing government efforts.
Wu峥 said that President Lai yesterday once again explained to the public that Taiwan's position is to maintain the status quo and regional peace and stability. This is what Taiwan has always been doing. Taiwan plays a peaceful and helpful role in the international community, whereas it is China that has been creating regional instability and tension through military exercises and intimidation around Taiwan.
Wu Szu-yao added that after the Trump-Xi meeting, it is indeed observable that the blue camp, in coordination with pro-Beijing media, has been actively promoting 'doubt-US' and 'doubt-Trump' narratives, which are in line with China's narrative.
Wu Szu-yao stated that after the Trump-Xi meeting, the White House, the State Department, Trump himself, and the US Trade Representative all reiterated that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged. Maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is a core and primary interest of the US; military sales are discussed only with Taiwan and have nothing to do with China; Speaker of the US House of Representatives Johnson also re-emphasized the unchanged policy toward Taiwan; and long before the Trump-Xi meeting, members of both the House and Senate had written to Trump stating that arms sales to Taiwan should not be affected in any way.
Wu Szu-yao said that US policy toward Taiwan and the cooperation between Taiwan and the US are rock-solid. Manipulating 'doubt-US,' 'doubt-Trump,' and even extending it to 'doubt-Lai' theories will self-destruct.
Wu Szu-yao said President Lai mentioned yesterday that Taiwan is a guardian of peace in the Taiwan Strait and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and China is the root cause of attempts to disrupt regional peace and change the status quo. Defending the status quo of the Republic of China is not a matter of Taiwan independence. US-Taiwan security and military sales cooperation are key to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific and security in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan is central to global core interests, and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait will absolutely not be sacrificed or traded.
She said that from President Lai's reaffirmation and the messages released by all key US figures before and after the Trump-Xi meeting, it is clear to the people that Taiwan-US cooperation is rock-solid, and Taiwan will not shirk its responsibility in safeguarding peace and security in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.