In response to former President Ma Ying-jeou's claim in China that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China, Tsai Ing-wen said that it is already 2023, and there is a gap between Ma Ying-jeou's statement and the current environment.

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[Special correspondent Chen Yun/accompanying interview and report] Tsai Ing-wen's "Journey of Democracy Partners for Common Prosperity" was successfully completed on the evening of the 6th Western time, and Tsai had tea with the media before leaving for China.

In response to former President Ma Ying-jeou’s claim in China that “our country is divided into two parts, one is the Taiwan region and the other is the mainland region, both are our Republic of China and both are China”; Tsai Ing-wen said that it is now 2023, and Ma’s discussion There is a gap with the current environment.

The highest goal of cross-strait relations is to ensure the democracy and human rights of the people of Taiwan

Some media asked Tsai Ing-wen about Ma Ying-jeou's "one China" statement, and how she felt when she met her family while crossing the border?

Tsai Ing-wen first laughed helplessly and said, "You confuse Ma Ying-jeou's question with my family..." Then he said, "It doesn't matter, I'll answer you anyway."

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Tsai Ing-wen pointed out that it is already 2023, and the statement made by former President Ma should be that of the 1970s. This statement is somewhat different from the current environment. Looking at the current situation, there is a very clear fact that the ROC The CCP is not affiliated with each other, and the two sides of the Strait are not affiliated with each other. Our highest goal in handling cross-strait relations is to ensure the free and democratic way of life and human rights of the people of Taiwan, and to do our best to maintain cross-strait peace and stability.

Tsai Ing-wen said that because of the epidemic, I haven't seen my brother and sister for several years. I am a little excited to meet each other. Unfortunately, the schedule is very busy and I can't have a good chat. I hope they will set aside time to go back to Taiwan and have a look. I also hope that there are many Taiwanese in the American community. Folks, after the epidemic, find a time to go home and meet family and friends.

Visiting the United States Feels Strong Support for Taiwan

In response to the mention of military procurement by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives McCarthy in the interview, did the meeting touch on specific items?

Tsai Ing-wen said that the misunderstanding may be caused by the English translation. We hope that the US can deliver the previous military purchases as scheduled. During the meeting, we also briefly exchanged views on issues such as cognitive operations and semiconductors.

Regarding domestic "suspicion of the United States", Tsai Ing-wen said that some are deliberate interpretations, and some are caused by insufficient information or understanding. However, during this visit to friendly countries or transit, the assistance provided by the United States and the interaction of the US Congress during the process can be strongly felt Seeing their support for Taiwan, especially when McCarthy and several members of Congress attended to discuss issues of mutual concern to us, this is a very clear message to the international community and the people of Taiwan.

In addition, my country has recently established relations with non-friendly democratic partners. Under this special situation, should substantive diplomacy replace legal diplomatic relations?

Tsai Ing-wen said that the establishment of substantive exchanges and relations with other countries is very important, but it is equally important to maintain diplomatic relations with allies. Diplomacy and national security teams must go hand in hand; The United States has always supported our relations with countries with diplomatic relations.

Finally, some media mentioned that the representative to the United States, Michelle Hsiao, had put in a lot of effort for this trip, and she was also named as a popular candidate for the vice president, and hoped that the president would allow Michelle Hsiao, who was in the audience, to be interviewed.

Xiao Meiqin shook her head violently at Tsai Ing-wen in the audience, and Tsai also said, don't embarrass her, don't talk about politics here, our relationship with the United States is the joint efforts of diplomats from generation to generation, and the relevant departments of the United States have also given us a lot of assistance, thank you "It is undeniable that Miqin is also an outstanding diplomat" with the assistance of Rosenberg, chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).