Public concern about U.S. foreign policy has arisen following the Trump administration’s handling of Ukraine and a recently published Economist article titled “Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow?”. The Foreign Ministry responded on Tuesday to media inquiries on the matter, underscoring Washington’s long-standing security commitments.
The ministry pointed out U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent comments that the U.S. government has consistently upheld its commitments to Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances across different administrations.
It adds that after February’s Munich Security Conference and a U.S.-Japan bilateral meeting, both the U.S.-Japan-South Korea joint statement and the U.S.-Japan leaders' statement emphasized the critical role of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for global security and prosperity. The statements also reaffirmed opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo through force or coercion while expressing support for Taiwan’s participation in international affairs.
Foreign Ministry North American Affairs Department Director General Wang Liang-yu (王良玉) says that Taiwan will continue to deepen its partnership with the U.S. and reinforce its self-defense capabilities to achieve peace through strength.
This is not the first time the Foreign Ministry has addressed public concerns. Last week, the ministry also said that since Trump’s first term in office, Taiwan has maintained seamless cooperation with Washington, which continues until today.