President Tsai Ing-wen returned to the country on the evening of the 7th after finishing her 10-day "Democracy Partners for Common Prosperity Journey".

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[Reporter Chen Zhengyu/Taipei Report] President Tsai Ing-wen returned to the country on the evening of the 7th after finishing her 10-day "Democratic Partners for Common Prosperity Journey".

DPP spokesperson and director of the International Affairs Department, Xie Peifen, said in a press release that Tsai Ing-wen's trip is the best proof of the close relationship between Taiwan and the United States. She also thanked allies Guatemala, Belize and the United States for their firm support to Taiwan.

Xie Peifen said that Tsai Ing-wen has successfully concluded her visit to her allies Guatemala and Belize. This trip also stopped in the United States, where she held talks with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives McCarthy at the Reagan Library and held a bilateral leadership meeting with cross-party congressmen. The best proof of the close relationship, the DPP sincerely thanks the US administration, Congress and friends from all walks of life, and has always stood with Taiwan. The firm support of the US has let the people of Taiwan know that we are not alone; The national friendship between Guatemala and Belize also let the people of the country feel the firm support of the friendly countries.

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Xie Peifen said that since Tsai Ing-wen took office, she has worked hard to expand Taiwan's diplomatic space. This visit has reaffirmed Taiwan's determination to maintain a peaceful status quo to the international community, and hopes that the people of Taiwan can continue to live in a free and open society. I believe the whole world will hear about Taiwan. the sound of.

Lai Ching-teh, chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, has also repeatedly emphasized, "We must continue to deepen Taiwan-US relations, work closely with partners in the world's democratic camp in various fields, contribute to the stability of the Indo-Pacific region, and reach a goal of safeguarding democracy, peace, and prosperity." The mission of the new generation."

Xie Peifen said that Tsai Ing-wen's visit further strengthened the bilateral relations between Taiwan and countries with diplomatic relations, as Guatemala President Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei said, "Guatemala is Taiwan's most steadfast friend." The two houses also passed the "2023 Support for a Democratic Taiwan Motion" that symbolizes their firm support for the friendship between Taiwan and Beibei. The DPP thanks the allies for their firm support.

In addition, Xie Peifen mentioned that although before Tsai Ing-wen's departure, Honduras chose to sever diplomatic relations regardless of the long-term friendship, the DPP will face the difficulties together with the people and create a new situation.

The Democratic Progressive Party government led by Tsai Ing-wen adheres to the goal of "practical diplomacy and mutual assistance", supports the long-term and substantial development of friendly countries, and continues to cooperate with international democratic partners; it is also regrettable that the CCP continues to attack Tsai Ing-wen's transit in the United States Wu He, not only completely violates the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, but also is very different from the high evaluation of President Tsai in democratic countries, and fails to show the pattern of a big country.

Xie Peifen also emphasized that through this visit, Tsai Ing-wen has shown the world once again Taiwan's firm will and determination to maintain peace and defend democracy, and will continue to expand Taiwan's soft power in the fields of economy, trade, technology, and culture. Only when the party can face up to President Tsai's visit and correctly interpret international information can it benefit Taiwan's interests.