TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s representative to the US, Alexander Tah-ray Yui (俞大㵢), praised rock-solid bilateral ties during a Taiwan National Day celebration at the Twin Oaks Estate in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday (Oct.2)
Yui said the Taiwan-US partnership is based on shared interests and values such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, CNA reported. He thanked the US for its support and noted the numerous pro-Taiwan bills and resolutions passed in Congress, including the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act.
Yui said that US congressional support is crucial, as it signals to aggressors that Taiwan is not alone. Taiwan sits on the front line of the Pacific's first island chain, confronting authoritarian regimes, he said, adding that China's coercive actions do not stop at Taiwan. Other nations also face military and economic pressure from China.
China seeks to alter the rules-based international order, the representative said. As a result, democratic partners must stand together and take action to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait and ensure regional prosperity, he said.
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Managing Direct Ingrid D. Larson underscored the strong friendship and partnership between Taiwan and the US. She reiterated that successive US administrations have viewed Taiwan as a force for good and extended her sympathies to those affected by the typhoon, while also thanking Taiwan for its support during hurricanes in the US.