Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie.

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[Reporter Lv Yixuan/Taipei Report] After the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we predicted that China's poaching of friendly countries will increase. Today, the legislators of the government and opposition are concerned about the status of my country's diplomatic relations.

DPP legislator Luo Zhizheng suggested that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs take the initiative to win new allies, not just to set up an office, but to formally establish diplomatic relations, because "attack is the best defense."

Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie only said that he did not rule out any possibility.

Wu Zhaoxie attended the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan today to give business reports and prepare for inquiries.

Wu Zhaoxie pointed out in the report that Xi Jinping threatened in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China that he would never promise to give up the use of force and intimidate Taiwan.

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Jiang Qichen, a legislator of the Kuomintang, asked, what is my country's judgment on the situation after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China?

What is the worst-case scenario?

Wu Zhaoxie bluntly said that our side did make some predictions, and the countries with diplomatic ties bear the brunt of it. At present, there are indeed some early warning information, but it is inconvenient to disclose.

Jiang Qichen and Kuomintang legislator Liao Wanru both inquired about the status of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.

The Holy See of the Allies announced on the closing day of the 20th Congress that it would extend the "Provisional Agreement on the Appointment of Bishops between the Vatican and China" for another two years. Will it affect diplomatic relations?

Wu Zhaoxie replied that we have made relevant analysis, and Bangyi will not have any problems in the short term, mainly because the Holy See officials have repeatedly told us that the content of the agreement is only related to the appointment of bishops and has no political meaning.

Kuomintang legislator Wen Yuxia is also concerned about the situation of diplomatic relations. She mentioned in particular that Paraguayan President Abdullah called for Taiwan to invest 1 billion US dollars in an interview with foreign media. How should the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handle it?

Although my country's CCICED released a US$5 million credit insurance fund for women's entrepreneurship, "his goal is so big, we are only 500?"

Wu Zhaoxie pointed out that after the interview, Abdo also knew that there might be misunderstandings, so he quickly clarified to us that the president himself and the foreign minister emphasized the stability of friendship, and there is no need to worry about diplomatic relations during the term of office.

He means that Taiwan also has a lot of investment in other countries, expressing hope to increase investment in Paraguay.

We take all the expectations of friendly countries seriously, and hope to encourage Taiwanese business circles to invest, but our democratic countries cannot ask anyone to go.

DPP legislator Luo Zhizheng is also concerned about the increasing pressure of the battle for diplomatic relations. Wu Zhaoxie admitted that he has indeed seen some early warning information, which is being carefully verified and processed, hoping that the diplomatic relations will not be affected by China.

As the foreign minister, it is the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to maintain diplomatic relations. In addition to our diplomatic ties, we also have many good friends in the international community, and we will consolidate these diplomatic relations with these good friends.

Luo Zhizheng asked, attacking is the best defense, is there any plan to add one or two countries with diplomatic ties?

And it's not just a listed office.

Wu Zhaoxie responded cautiously to this, "not ruling out any possibility."

Luo Zhizheng asked again, is striving for the establishment of diplomatic relations a work goal?

Wu Zhaoxie responded, "I admit that I won't talk about this."

Luo Zhizheng suggested that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should make more efforts in this regard, otherwise countries with diplomatic ties will always be poached, which will have a great impact on the morale of the people.