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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said today he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of US lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won an election earlier this month. — AFP pic
TAIPEI, Jan 25 — Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te said today he hopes that the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, as he met the first group of US lawmakers to visit Taipei since he won an election earlier this month.
Lai, from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the current vice president, will take office on May 20. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, believes he is a dangerous separatist and has rejected his offers of talks.
Meeting with the leaders of the US House of Representatives Taiwan Caucus, Republican Representative Mario Diaz-Balart and Democratic Representative Ami Bera, Lai said democracy and freedom were core shared values with the US
“Taiwan is situated in the first island chain and stands on the frontline of China’s authoritarian expansionism. This makes Taiwan a crucial strategic location. Stability across the Taiwan Strait is extremely important to regional and global peace and prosperity,” Lai said.
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Lai added he would continue to defend the cross-Taiwan Strait status quo of peace and stability.
“I hope the United States can continue to firmly support Taiwan, deepen bilateral cooperation and relations and work with other democratic partners to ensure peace and prosperity in the region,” he said.
“I also hope that the two co-chairs and our friends in the US Congress can continue to support Taiwan in bolstering its self-defence capabilities.”
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Diaz-Balart told Lai his main message was that US support for Taiwan was firm, real and “100% bipartisan”.
“Rest assured that you have the support of the United States Congress,” he said.
Taiwan’s government rejects China’s sovereignty claims, saying only Taiwan’s people can decide their future.
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms seller despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.
China has repeatedly warned the United States to stop its support for Taiwan and the issue is a constant irritant in Sino-US relations.
Last week, Lai and President Tsai Ing-wen hosted two former senior US officials visiting as part of an unofficial delegation sent by US President Joe Biden. — Reuters
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