TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — U.S. Ambassador to the U.N Kelly Craft on Friday (Dec. 11) once again voiced her support for Taiwan and advocated for the Asian country's full participation in the global community.

Following President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) speech on Taiwan's democracy at a virtual event hosted by the Washington-based Hudson Institute on Thursday (Dec. 10), Craft reiterated on Twitter that the U.S. stands with Taiwan, which should be allowed "full participation in the international community and global economy." She also quoted "Taiwan President" Tsai as saying that it is always worth the effort to fight for freedom and democracy regardless of how long and difficult the process may be.

In response, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York thanked Craft for backing Taiwan. It said the country has encountered numerous setbacks in pursuit of inclusion in international organizations but that it is comforting to have the support of the U.S. and countries that share similar values, reported CNA.

Craft has been one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the Trump administration since she was sworn in last year. On Sept. 16, she had a meeting, which she described as "historic," with Taiwan's top official in New York, Li Kuang-chang (李光章), in an effort to strengthen bilateral ties.

Speaking at the Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on Sept. 29, Craft pointed out that the world would benefit enormously from Taiwan's full participation in the U.N. and affiliated organizations. She said a U.N. without Taiwan is "cheating the world."

The United States stands with the people of Taiwan and calls for its full participation in the international community & global economy. Taiwan Pres. Tsai @iingwen at @HudsonInstitute: "The road to freedom and democracy is long and never easy but one that is always worth taking."

— Ambassador Kelly Craft (@USAmbUN) December 10, 2020