By traveling to Taiwan, we honor our commitment to democracy: reaffirming that the freedoms of Taiwan — and all democracies — must be respected.
Read my opinion piece in the @washingtonpost on why I’m leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan.
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Our delegation’s visit to Taiwan honors America’s unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan’s vibrant Democracy.
Our discussions with Taiwan leadership reaffirm our support for our partner & promote our shared interests, including advancing a free & open Indo-Pacific region.
Trade this morning, now cyber.
China thinks by launching a multi-domain pressure campaign against Taiwan, the people of Taiwan will be be intimidated. But they are wrong.
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China announces import bans of more than 100 Taiwan firms from the food & agriculture industries.
We will not be intimidated by PRC's weaponization of trade.
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What kind of message would it send to other leaders of the free world if the Speaker of a major country's legislative branch cancelled an unannounced trip to Taiwan because the PRC has threatened to use force against freedom-loving people on this beautiful island?
No words can truly express my feelings now. @AbeShinzo is not just another Prime Minister of Japan. He is one of the most consequential leader of this era and a true friend of Taiwan. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, may he rest in peace.
No words can truly express my feelings now. @AbeShinzo is not just another Prime Minister of Japan. He is one of the most consequential leader of this era and a true friend of Taiwan. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, may he rest in peace.
I’m shocked and horrified by the shooting of Former Prime Minister @AbeShinzo. PM Abe is a good friend of Taiwan. The people of Taiwan hope and pray that he pulls through.
Taiwan is donating US$150,000 to Budapest to help displaced Ukrainian refugees who have fled to the city. I'm honored to attend the donation ceremony w/ Mayor of Budapest Gergely Karácsony @bpkaracsonyg, @TaiwaninHungary Rep. Liu Shih-chung & my LY colleagues.
Thank you Mayor @SutrykJacek for the informative briefing on how the city of Wroclaw is providing assistance to Ukraine. I look forward to reciprocate the warm hospitality when you visit Taiwan.
Pleased to see @USTradeRep through American Institute of Taiwan and @TECRO_USA advancing our shared values and interests through the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade to deepen commercial ties and promote innovation and inclusive economic growth.ustr.gov/about-us/policy-off…
On the 33rd anniversary of #TiananmenSquareMassacre, Taiwan’s former President Ma Ying-jeou 馬英九 praised Xi Jinping 習近平, saying China is on the right track to establish rule of law. Whereas Taiwan is becoming an illiberal democracy.
33 years ago in #TiananmenSquare, the brave people of China rose up to demand democracy and fundamental freedoms but they were brutally suppressed by the government. Taiwan will continue to stand up for those who carry on their fight for a more democratic future in China.
We have to create an environment where China understands when it chooses to pick a fight with one country, it is actually starting a fight with coalition of like-minded countries. This is the only we will be able to exert pressure on China.
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The EU and Taiwan share strong trade and investment ties, especially in tech. And we're putting that strong bond to use.
We agreed to monitor semiconductor supply chains more effectively. An important step in making them more resilient.
#EUtrade
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You may think I want to stress the importance of more investment in asymmetric capability, such as Taiwan's Kestrel anti-tank rocket launcher, but what I really want to say is this 👇
Today I visited our troops to thank them for all they do to keep the people of #Taiwan safe. While we enjoy this long weekend & celebrate Dragon Boat Festival, our soldiers will be on guard, protecting our country & giving us peace of mind.