Xiao Meiqin, my country's representative to the United States, said in an exclusive interview with the Associated Press on the 20th that Beijing's leadership has no right to decide Taiwan's interactions with the world. self-defense.

(Associated Press)

[Compilation of Yang Fuyi/Comprehensive Report] U.S. Secretary of State Blinken warned at the Institute of Political Science at the University of Chicago on the 20th that what has been seen in the past few years is that China is no longer satisfied with the status quo and has increased military and economic pressure on Taiwan. To cut Taiwan off from other countries and international organizations, the United States believes that maintaining the status quo and maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is of utmost importance to the United States and the world.

It is worth noting that when Blinken was preparing to visit China in February, he once again publicly reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Blinken: Coercion or force should not be used to resolve differences

Blinken bluntly stated that "this status quo has existed for decades" in the Taiwan Strait, but China has decided not to accept it; 50% of cargo ships sailing around the world pass through the Taiwan Strait every day, and more than 70% of the world's high-end computer chips are made of Taiwan production, if the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is undermined, and China's actions cause consequences, the global economy will be affected; all countries in the world hope to ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, rather than resolve differences through pressure, coercion or force.

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Asked whether the tension between the United States and China has eased?

"I think so because when you're talking and engaging, it tends to have that effect," Blinken said, adding that the rest of the world expects the U.S. to handle the relationship responsibly.

According to US officials, Blinken will visit Beijing on February 5-6.

This will be the first visit to China by a US Secretary of State since October 2018.

Xiao Meiqin: Taiwan learns from Ukraine's anti-Russia experience to strengthen defense

Xiao Meiqin, my country's representative to the United States, accepted an exclusive interview with the Associated Press on the 20th. When asked whether the new US House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy should fulfill his previous promise to visit Taiwan, he said that this should be decided by McCarthy himself, but the people of Taiwan welcome visitors from all over the world. Beijing Leadership "has no right to dictate or define how we deal with the world".

Xiao Meiqin said that Taiwan has learned from Ukraine's successful resistance to Russian invasion, which will help deter Chinese attacks and self-defense in the face of Chinese invasion, including making better preparations for reserve soldiers and civilians; Taiwan is committed to turning to ensure the ground The troops can get a more resilient supply of weapons as soon as possible. "Friends in the United States assure us that Taiwan is a very important priority."

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken warned on the 20th that China is no longer satisfied with the status quo in the past few years, and has increased its military and economic pressure on Taiwan, trying to cut off Taiwan's international ties.

He reiterated that maintaining the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is of utmost importance to the United States and the world.

(AFP)