Kuomintangpresidential candidatehou yuyiOn the morning of the 19th, Eastern time, I went to the United States’ heavyweight think tank, the Heritage Foundation, for discussion. This was also the fourth think tank discussion that Hou Youyi participated in during this visit to the United States. Hou Youyi said that defending freedom and protecting the people are the common beliefs and missions of both Taiwan and the United States. We will continue to work with international friends who share the same vision to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and advance Taiwan. Democracy and freedom from generation to generation.
Hou Youyi said that in the past few years, many scholars and experts from the Heritage Foundation have spoken up for Taiwan. Today, in addition to expressing my gratitude to the Heritage Foundation, I also express once again that the main purpose of this visit to the United States is to let American friends understand that Taiwan is an important member of the Indo-Pacific region and Willing to be a “responsible stakeholder”. That is, Taiwan will not become a troublemaker. We will play a good role as “peace promoter” and “risk “lower” role.
In recent years, the international community is worried that Taiwan may become the next flashpoint in a world war, and even mentioned Taiwan as the most dangerous place on earth. On related issues, both sides also exchanged views in this closed-door meeting.
Hou Youyi stressed that economic development and high-tech industries, including semiconductors, are the lifeblood of Taiwan’s survival. However, he believes that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should strengthen dialogue and enhance functional interaction to reduce the risk of conflict. NoBeijingThe intention is to have unrealistic thoughts. Only by keeping Taiwan away from war and allowing peace across the Taiwan Strait can it contribute to regional stability and prosperity, that is, “stability across the Taiwan Strait, security in Taiwan, and peace of mind in the world.”
Participants in today’s symposium include Jeff Smith, Director of the Heritage Foundation’s Asia Research Centre, Asia Research Center Researcher Michael Cunningham, Senior Policy Advisor Brian Baraka, and a number of scholars and experts.
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