.@StateDeptSpox: "we encourage all countries that value democratic institutions, transparency, the rule of law, and promoting economic prosperity for their citizens to expand engagement with Taiwan."
The Ortega-Murillo decision to end its relationship and contacts with Taiwan moves Nicaragua even further away from the international community of democratic societies. Taiwan is a reliable partner and friend to countries throughout the region. go.usa.gov/xeAcZ
I want to thank #Taiwan's diplomats & development professionals in Nicaragua for their hard work & contributions. Our presence in Nicaragua has helped develop modern agriculture, reduce climate vulnerability, strengthen public health for the people of Nicaragua.
We now live in a world where CCP's leaders call China a "democracy that works" and Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou 馬英九 calls Taiwan "illiberal democracy" in an op-ed.
Why are KMT & CCP making concerted effort to discredit democracy ahead of #SummitforDemocracy?
Democracy means more than just electing a president, it also means the rule of law, human rights and equality. 🇹🇼Taiwan's participation at #SummitForDemocracy will demonstrate our commitment to defend democracy from those who attack it.
Today, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan & @TECRO_USA Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Mei-hua Wang & I held an introductory call & announced that AIT & TECRO will establish a framework to strengthen commercial ties & supply chains:
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2 weeks from today, the people of Taiwan will head to the polls for crucial referendums that will define Taiwan in the years to come. Let's send a clear message that Taiwan is a reliable trading partner at the ballot box.
#四個不同意台灣更有力❌
It's unacceptable that China's coercive economic measures continue to go unchecked. Like-minded countries must develop a multilateral framework to push back against economic coercion and support economies that are being targeted by authoritarian regimes.
Taiwan🇹🇼🤝Lithuania🇱🇹💪
Lithuanian exporters have reported they cannot clear their goods in Chinese ports after the country was apparently dropped from China's customs registry
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"She continues to articulate, and to demonstrate through her own style of leadership, how Taiwan’s values are distinct from those of its giant neighbour. Her leadership offers a lesson for all of us: how to respect Chinese interests without selling out our own."
Unlike so many of the world’s political and business leaders who self-censor at the first hint of displeasure from Beijing, @iingwen does not buckle in the face of intimidation, says @TheCarrieGracie about Taiwan president Tsai Ing-Wen #FTWomen2021ft.com/womenof2021
Felicidades a @XiomaraCastroZ por haber sido electa Presidenta de Honduras. Espero trabajar juntas por el bienestar de nuestros pueblos y la profundización del tradicional vínculo que siempre ha unido a #Taiwán y #Honduras.
I commend the @WTA leadership for taking a stand in expressing concerns for Peng Shuai.
China is going to push back hard on this, it's important like-minded countries continue to speak up & stand strong behind WTA and the entire tennis community.
🇹🇼✈️ Happy 101st Birthday to #Taiwan Air Force! Thank you to all of the airmen and women for working tirelessly to protect our country, defend our freedom, and keep us safe.
📷: MND
The new Omicron variant is a remainder that the pandemic finish line is not yet in sight, we don’t have the luxury to let our guard down. Public & private sectors must work together to ensure global equitable access to COVID vaccines & therapeutics.
WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS
This week, we passed the bill authorising the govt. to draft a special budget of up to NT$240 billion for arms purchase over the next 5 years. 64% of the budget will go to anti-ship capabilities, bolstering Taiwan's asymmetric defence posture.
Excluding Taiwan from #INTERPOL creates loopholes in int'l security & puts innocent lives at risk. e.g. Taiwan is currently denied access to I-24/7; as a result, we're not allowed to view or issue #RedNotice for fugitives. This isn't about politics, it's about saving lives.
On Monday, Nov. 22 @State_E will lead the second U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue. We look forward to advancing cooperation on a broad range of economic issues and forging closer economic and commercial ties between the U.S. and Taiwan. go.usa.gov/xe5zn
My message to all freedom supporters watching this today is:
We are stronger together.
We must all #StandWithTaiwan,
support Taiwan, and defend democracy.
We must keep Taiwan free and safe.
Taiwan belongs to the TAIWANESE people!
#IslandOfResilience