Statement after visiting Taiwan… “Solidarity with Taiwan is more important than ever”
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on the 3rd (local time), “China can block Taiwan from participating in international conferences, but it cannot prevent world leaders or people from visiting Taiwan.”
Chairman Pelosi, who is on a tour of Asia, said in a statement on the same day after his visit to Taiwan, which was held in the face of strong opposition from China, “The visit of the congressional delegation should be viewed as a strong statement that the United States will be with Taiwan.”
He described Taiwan as “a very special place” and “a key ally of peace and security, a world leader in economic dynamism, and a model of democratic rule.”
“Taiwan is the most free, open and prosperous democracy in the world,” he said.
Regarding the outcome of the visit, he said, “From a security standpoint, we reaffirmed the US Congress’ commitment to help Taiwan defend its freedom against aggression. He also explained how the Semiconductor Support Act will strengthen the economies of both countries.”
In this regard, the US administration has operated a separate economic consultative body called the ’21st Century Trade Initiative’ with Taiwan, which has been excluded from its own Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
House Speaker Pelosi said the meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Minister Wu Zhao-she was “very positive and productive”.
In the process, he even used the term “impressive” for President Tsai.
“As I said at the award ceremony, our partnership will not be shaken and the support of the US Congress will be strong,” he said, referring to receiving the highest medal in Taiwan.
“This visit to Taiwan is part of a tour of the Indo-Pacific region,” Pelosi said. do,” he emphasized.
Chairman Pelosi visited Taiwan on the 2nd and 3rd, and China strongly opposed it, giving advance notice of military exercises and taking measures such as economic retaliation.
/yunhap news