TAIPEI: Taiwan is grateful for continued US safety help however should put money into constructing its personal “strengths” first and present the world its assist for the island is price it, Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim mentioned on Monday (Could 6).
Hsiao, who takes workplace with President-elect Lai Ching-te on Could 20, is Taiwan’s former de facto ambassador to Washington and is predicted to play a key position in additional strengthening ties with the USA given her fluent English and deep ties within the US capital.
The US is Taiwan’s most necessary supporter and arms provider, regardless of the dearth of diplomatic ties.
Talking to a think-tank discussion board, Hsiao expressed appreciation for US President Joe Biden final month, signing into legislation laws to spice up Taiwan’s defences, a part of a broader bundle of help for Ukraine and Israel.
“This Invoice demonstrates the US’ persevering with dedication to supporting allies and companions within the face of geopolitical challenges,” she mentioned.
“However past thanking our worldwide pals for his or her assist, it will be important that as Taiwanese we put money into constructing our personal strengths first,” she mentioned.
“Via our personal efforts in constructing a resilient Taiwan, we should have the arrogance that Taiwan is worthy of galvanising worldwide assist.”
