US "Taiwan partnership is bipartisan support, firm commitment"

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen greeting the US delegation visiting for prevention.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop] The United States has emphasized its solid relationship with Taiwan. This is interpreted as an attempt to quell growing security concerns within Taiwan following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

According to local Taiwanese media on the 2nd, the U.S. delegation dispatched by President Joe Biden paid a visit to President Tsai Ing-wen on the same day. The delegation was led by former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Milley and included former National Security Advisor Megan O'Sullivan, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Michelle Flournoy, and Michael Green and Evan Medeiros, both former senior advisors for Asia at the White House National Security Council (NSC).

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley stated, "Through this delegation's visit, we once again assure President Tsai and the people of Taiwan that the United States will firmly uphold its commitments," emphasizing, "The delegation reflects bipartisan U.S. support for a robust partnership with Taiwan." He added, "Protecting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait aligns not only with U.S. interests but also with global interests."

He continued, "The United States will continue to oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo and support a peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues in a manner consistent with the will and best interests of the Taiwanese people." This serves as a warning message to China, which is pressuring Taiwan not only militarily but also diplomatically and economically.

President Tsai responded, "At a moment when the world is closely watching Ukraine, President Biden's dispatch of a delegation to Taiwan demonstrates that the relationship between Taiwan and the United States is as solid as a rock," highlighting "Taiwan's prominent role in international and regional security."

She added, "Turning a blind eye to acts of aggression only invites greater threats, and when democratic countries must unite, Taiwan cannot be excluded," stating, "The crisis in Ukraine shows the importance of mutual cooperation and proactive action among nations."

Chinese authorities condemned the U.S. delegation's visit to Taiwan. Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing on the same day, "The Chinese people's determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering," and criticized, "No matter who the U.S. sends to support Taiwan, it will be in vain."

Meanwhile, the last unofficial U.S. delegation visit to Taiwan dispatched by President Biden was in April of last year. From the 2nd to the 5th of this month, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, considered a leading Republican candidate for the next U.S. presidential election, is scheduled to visit Taiwan and meet with President Tsai.

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