IPAC Lawmakers from 30 Countries Stress Taiwan's Participation in Discussions on Its Future
Over 60 parliamentarians from 30 countries, part of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), issued a joint statement on the 19th, emphasizing that any international discussion concerning Taiwan's future must include Taiwan. This action comes amid heightened attention on the Taiwan issue following the conclusion of the 'Trump-Xi meeting'. The statement affirms Taiwan as a 'self-governing democracy' whose 'right to self-determination' must be respected. Taiwanese legislators Fan Yun (DPP) and Chen Chao-tzu (TPP) were among the signatories, demonstrating strong support from international parliamentary forces for Taiwan's democracy and right to international participation.
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(CNA reporter Chen Yun-yu, London, 19th) Parliamentarians from 30 countries issued a joint statement today, emphasizing their continued defense of democracy and the rule of law, and affirming that Taiwan has long been a 'self-governing democracy.' They asserted that Taiwan's 'right to self-determination' must be respected and free from external coercion, and that 'Taiwan must be included' in any international discussion concerning its future.
The parliamentarians who participated in issuing the joint statement today are all members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). IPAC connects parliamentarians from over 40 countries and regional assemblies and is known for its tough stance on Beijing.
The 'Trump-Xi meeting' concluded on the 15th, and its repercussions continue, with the Taiwan issue receiving particular attention. Today's statement was signed and supported by over 60 parliamentarians, including Taiwanese legislators Fan Yun of the Democratic Progressive Party and Chen Chao-tzu of the Taiwan People's Party. Both are also co-chairs of IPAC in Taiwan.
The statement points out that for decades, the people of Taiwan have practiced and fostered a thriving democracy, demonstrating that an open, transparent system and popularly-based governance can allow freedom to flourish.
The statement emphasizes that Taiwan's right to self-determination must be respected and free from external coercion. Any international discussion on Taiwan's political status and future 'must include Taiwan.' Excluding Taiwan's 23 million people from discussions concerning their security is not only wrong but also endangers the stability of the international order.
The statement mentioned that parliamentarians from various countries will continue to work with the international community to stand firm with Taiwan, ensuring that the people of Taiwan will forever be 'the masters of their own destiny.'
According to the list provided by IPAC, besides Taiwan, the parliamentarians who signed the joint statement came from Australia, Albania, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Philippines, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and several members of the European Parliament. (Editor: Tang Pei-chun)
The parliamentarians who participated in issuing the joint statement today are all members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). IPAC connects parliamentarians from over 40 countries and regional assemblies and is known for its tough stance on Beijing.
The 'Trump-Xi meeting' concluded on the 15th, and its repercussions continue, with the Taiwan issue receiving particular attention. Today's statement was signed and supported by over 60 parliamentarians, including Taiwanese legislators Fan Yun of the Democratic Progressive Party and Chen Chao-tzu of the Taiwan People's Party. Both are also co-chairs of IPAC in Taiwan.
The statement points out that for decades, the people of Taiwan have practiced and fostered a thriving democracy, demonstrating that an open, transparent system and popularly-based governance can allow freedom to flourish.
The statement emphasizes that Taiwan's right to self-determination must be respected and free from external coercion. Any international discussion on Taiwan's political status and future 'must include Taiwan.' Excluding Taiwan's 23 million people from discussions concerning their security is not only wrong but also endangers the stability of the international order.
The statement mentioned that parliamentarians from various countries will continue to work with the international community to stand firm with Taiwan, ensuring that the people of Taiwan will forever be 'the masters of their own destiny.'
According to the list provided by IPAC, besides Taiwan, the parliamentarians who signed the joint statement came from Australia, Albania, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Philippines, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the United States, and several members of the European Parliament. (Editor: Tang Pei-chun)