MOFA: US-China leaders seek strategic stability, but nature of strategic competition remains unchanged
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) analyzed that while the US and China are seeking strategic stability through summit diplomacy, the nature of their strategic competition remains unchanged. China attempted to manipulate public opinion on Taiwan by releasing a statement first, but the US consistently signaled that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, highlighting its focus on the issue.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 22) Regarding the recent meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) analyzed that while the two sides are seeking a strategic stable relationship through summit diplomacy, the nature of their strategic competition remains unchanged. China attempted to manipulate public opinion by releasing a press release first and unilaterally discussing Taiwan, but the US conveyed messages before, during, and after the meeting that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, highlighting the US's focus on the Taiwan issue. The Legislative Yuan's Foreign and National Defense Committee will invite Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and National Security Bureau Director Tsai Ming-yen on the 25th to report on the "Impact Assessment and Response to the New Geopolitical Situation after the US-China Summit." MOFA pointed out that while both sides used ceremonial arrangements and friendly rhetoric to stabilize relations, Xi Jinping's mention of the "Thucydides Trap" revealed his ambition to compete with the US. MOFA noted that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clearly stated before the meeting that China's ambitions are not limited to Taiwan but extend globally, emphasizing that China is the US's primary geopolitical challenge. China released a press release on the first day of the summit less than half an hour after the bilateral talks began, elaborating on its position on Taiwan, while the US statement made no mention of Taiwan. MOFA stated that the US's rhythmic delivery of messages regarding the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposition to changing the status quo highlights the importance the US places on the Taiwan issue. MOFA mentioned that there may be three more meetings between the US and Chinese leaders this year, and that stable US-China relations do not conflict with strong Taiwan-US relations, so cooperation will continue to deepen.
FAQ
What is the impact of the US-China summit on Taiwan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs analyzes that the nature of US-China competition remains unchanged and the US continues to prioritize the Taiwan issue.