Xiao Meiqin, the representative to the United States, communicated with academic circles about the Taiwan-US partnership at the Hoover Institution today, saying that the Taiwan-US partnership is more friendly and stable than ever before.

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[Central News Agency] Xiao Meiqin, the representative to the United States, communicated with academic circles about the Taiwan-US partnership at the Hoover Institution today.

She responded to the theme at the beginning, saying that the Taiwan-US partnership is more friendly and stable than ever before.

Michelle Hsiao shared Taiwan's contributions to the world in the fields of economy, trade and technology. She also talked about the fact that in the face of China's threat, the world must send a consistent message that "the use of force will lead to serious consequences."

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The Hoover Institute, a think-tank at Stanford University, invited Mi-Chin Hsiao for an exchange themed on "Enduring Taiwan-US Partnership," which was open to scholars and students.

She analyzed the main reasons why the Taiwan-US partnership is more friendly and stable than before: first, changes in the strategic environment have prompted Taiwan and the US to deepen cooperation and jointly address multiple global challenges; second, the democratic achievements of the people of Taiwan and their contributions to the international community, such as Fighting the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) epidemic, pursuing social justice and gender equality, and playing a constructive role in the semiconductor supply chain and the importance of technology; the third is President Tsai Ing-wen’s support for maintaining the status quo, strengthening democracy and The prudence and determination of national defense have won the trust of the United States.

In terms of non-governmental and business cooperation, Xiao Meiqin mentioned the significance of grassroots participation and exchanges. She said that Taiwan welcomes interested groups, students, and tourists to come to Taiwan to witness the diversified development of society.

Students asked whether the situation will change in the future as Taiwan's political situation and Taiwan-US-China relations continue to evolve.

Michelle Hsiao said that Taiwan's current major challenge is just like what US Secretary of State Antony Blinken worried about a few days ago, that is, "China is no longer complacent with the status quo." Force cannot resolve disputes.

Xiao Meiqin said that Taiwan has no intention of engaging in an arms race with China. On the contrary, Taiwan focuses on asymmetric combat power, focusing on the development of more efficient, more survivable, and more mobile armament systems, some of which have been used in Ukraine. Use effectively.

She said that from Ukraine's experience, Taiwan understands that it must strengthen its overall self-defense capabilities to prevent the worst from happening.

Some students asked how Taiwanese students can exert their strength in an era of geopolitical instability.

Xiao Meiqin replied that in the face of a psychological war, no government can fight it alone. It needs a strong civil society force, and everyone must work together to combat disinformation and highlight the importance of Taiwan's survival.

Asked how the international community and the United States can help ensure peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Xiao Meiqin said that to achieve the goal of deterrence, there are three elements-Taiwan's self-defense capability, US support, and international response; the international community must have good coordination and send a consistent message that "the party that uses force to change the status quo will have serious consequences."

A student studying public policy at the scene asked Michelle Hsiao's views on the "Chip Act" on economic and trade relations. Michelle Hsiao said that Taiwan's industry, especially companies that intend to expand their markets in the United States, would like to see this bill. Taiwan has a sound semiconductor ecosystem and is still a It is an indispensable and irreplaceable part of the global semiconductor industry.

Host Kharis Templeman praised Michelle Hsiao's achievements in Washington, which was well received by The New York Times.

Xiao Meiqin will attend the annual meeting of the Northern California Taiwan Association at noon on the 28th.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the association, and it is also the first time to resume physical activities after three years of interruption due to the epidemic.

Chairman Zhang Zhengbang said that there will be dignitaries from Milpitas and San Jose in the Bay Area.