Taiwan would implement a “three-chain strategy” that promotes democratic values in response to US tariffs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said.
Taiwan would aim to create a “global democratic value chain,” seek to capitalize on its position within the first island chain and promote a “non-red supply chain,” Lin was quoted as saying in the ministry’s written report to the Legislative Yuan submitted ahead of the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee meeting slated for today.
The Ministry would also uphold a spirit of mutual beneficial collaboration, maintaining close communication and consultations with Washington to show that Taiwan-US cooperation could result in mutual gains, he said in the report.
Photo: Taipei Times
“With the rise of trade protectionism and the increasingly evident trend toward deglobalization, the global economic outlook is at risk,” he said.
“Economic uncertainties in some countries are having ripple effects across the global economy, and the international system might become even more multipolar this year,” he added.
In response to the changing global landscape, the ministry would adopt innovative approaches to its international relations, and would continue practicing its policy of “comprehensive diplomacy,” Lin said, referring to a foreign-affairs strategy he introduced last year that emphasizes “values-based diplomacy,” “alliance-based diplomacy” and “economic and trade diplomacy.”
As part of that strategy, Taiwan assists countries with economic development through its Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project.
“Through the export of smart solutions, Taiwan has stimulated the prosperous development of allies and bolstered democratic supply chains. That has consolidated diplomatic ties and is helping allies enjoy greater prosperity,” the ministry said in a news release on Dec. 30 last year.
Taiwan would also seek participation in regional economic integration mechanisms such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, promote strategic industry overseas deployment and solidify Taiwan’s role in global supply chains, Lin said.
“Through a dual-axis transformation focusing on digital and net-zero technologies, the ministry would assist Taiwanese enterprises in ‘rooting in Taiwan, expanding globally,’” he said.
In related news, a cross-party delegation of US senators Pete Ricketts, Ted Budd and Chris Coons on Saturday concluded a visit to Taiwan.
The delegation met with President William Lai (賴清德), Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) and Lin, the American Institute in Taiwan said in a news release.
The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views with Taiwanese officials on key issues such as Taiwan-US relations, regional security, and trade and investment, it said.
The visit demonstrated the importance the US places on its partnership with Taiwan, and reaffirms the nations’ shared dedication to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region, it said.
Additional reporting by Fang Wei-li
Taipei has once again made it to the top 100 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2025 report, moving up five places from last year to 60. The annual index, which was published last month, evaluated 1,000 of the most populated metropolises based on five indices — economics, human capital, quality of life, environment and governance. New York maintained its top spot this year, placing first in the economics index thanks to the strength of its vibrant financial industry and economic stability. Taipei ranked 263rd in economics, 44th in human capital, 15th in quality of life, 284th for environment and 75th in governance,
Greenpeace yesterday said that it is to appeal a decision last month by the Taipei High Administrative Court to dismiss its 2021 lawsuit against the Ministry of Economic Affairs over “loose” regulations governing major corporate electricity consumers. The climate-related lawsuit — the first of its kind in Taiwan — sought to require the government to enforce higher green energy thresholds on major corporations to reduce emissions in light of climate change and an uptick in extreme weather. The suit, filed by Greenpeace East Asia, the Environmental Jurists Association and four individual plaintiffs, was dismissed on May 8 following four years of litigation. The
A former officer in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) who witnessed the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre has warned that Taiwan could face a similar fate if China attempts to unify the country by force. Li Xiaoming (李曉明), who was deployed to Beijing as a junior officer during the crackdown, said Taiwanese people should study the massacre carefully, because it offers a glimpse of what Beijing is willing to do to suppress dissent. “What happened in Tiananmen Square could happen in Taiwan too,” Li told CNA in a May 22 interview, ahead of the massacre’s 36th anniversary. “If Taiwanese students or
The New Taipei City Government would assist relatives of those killed or injured in last month’s car-ramming incident in Sansia District (三峽) to secure compensation, Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) said yesterday, two days after the driver died in a hospital. “The city government will do its best to help the relatives of the car crash incident seek compensation,” Hou said. The mayor also said that the city’s Legal Affairs, Education and Social Welfare departments have established a joint mechanism to “provide coordinated assistance” to victims and their families. Three people were killed and 12 injured when a car plowed into schoolchildren and their
RSS