The establishment of the All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency is an important step forward for Taiwan's ongoing efforts to further develop our defense-in-depth. I'm committed to working closely w/ the @MoNDefense to put in place the necessary legislative & regulatory framework.
Today I helped inaugurate the All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency under our @MoNDefense. By coordinating reserve training & education for #Taiwan's people, this new agency will play a key role in strengthening our nation's defenses against evolving threats.
In addition to the 500,000 US$ donation, Taiwan is airlifting vital supplies to the Philippines to support recovery and relief efforts. Our thoughts are with the people of the Philippines who have been affected by #TyphoonRai 🇹🇼🇵🇭
#TaiwanCanHelp
#FoodTaipei is underway! Highlights of the show include the #Lithuania🇱🇹 Pavilion. Our freedom- & democracy-loving #EU🇪🇺 friends are sharing a smorgasbord of items imbued with the #Baltic country's creativity, innovation & passion for top quality.
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To strengthen EU's eastern border with Belarus, Lithuania is building not only a physical barrier but also use surveillance UAVs donated by Taiwan 🇹🇼 as a "Thank you" gesture to 🇱🇹 #vaccinesdiplomacy , #FriendInNeedFriendInDeed
Absent a multilateral economic framework to support economies being coerced by China, we r not going to be able to compete effectively w/ China, let along shaping int'l order in our favour. Lithuania is a test for China, but more so for all of us who believe in democratic values.
I'll go further than that. With the referendum on pork failing to gain a majority, let's negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan. Both sides will benefit. And then other countries may follow.
Today the people of Taiwan make their voices heard, our democracy is an example to the world. We reaffirm that Taiwan will remain a free-market economy and our approach to addressing complex energy & environmental issues is balanced and sustainable.
#TaiwanReferendum
I met w/ Vice Defense Minister Fang Mao-hung 房茂宏 to discuss ways to secure our harbors & airports if China invades Taiwan, the role of coast guard in countering China's grey-zone threats, and how Taiwan can deepen exchanges with the U.S. National Guard.
The Ortega-Murillo regime continues to make self-serving decisions at the expense of the Nicaraguan people, who stand to suffer from the loss of a reliable, democratic partner in Taiwan. We encourage the int’l community to continue strengthening its relationships with Taiwan.
.@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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