Davidson believes that the U.S. priority is to keep the peace, but if the competition with the Chinese Communist Party turns into a conflict, the U.S. must be prepared to fight and win. (Photo credit: Associated Press)
Davidson said the U.S. will continue to provide Taiwan with defense materiel and services so that Taiwan can maintain its self-defense capabilities and be able to face threats. In written testimony describing U.S.-Taiwan relations, he said the United States and Taiwan have maintained substantial diplomatic relations based on the Taiwan Relations Act, the U.S.-China Three Communiqués and the Six Assurances.
U.S. Commander of the Indo-Pacific Command Davidson said Tuesday (9) that the United States provides Taiwan with defense materiel and services that allow Taiwan to maintain its self-defense capabilities and face threats. (Photo source: Internet screenshot)
Davidson pointed out that the Chinese Communist Party has long been aiming to “replace the United States” in the international community by 2050, and recently the Chinese Communist Party has been accelerating this action. Davidson noted that the Chinese Communist Party has long been vowing to “replace the United States” in the international community by 2050, and that the Communist Party has recently accelerated this move.
In response to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s question about the timeline for potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Davidson expressed concern that the timeline could come sooner than expected, and that Taiwan could be one of the ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party before it achieves its goal of “replacing the United States. Such a threat could emerge in the next 10 years, possibly even in the next six years.
Immediately after Senator Rick Scott asked Davidson if he agreed that “the Chinese Communist Party must be prevented from taking control of Taiwan,” Davidson said that as the operational commander of the Indo-Pacific region, he was obligated to support the Taiwan Relations Act. From a geostrategic perspective, Taiwan is also extremely important to the U.S. global position.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (D-CA) questioned matters related to U.S.-Taiwan military exercises, and Davidson said the U.S. will provide professional assistance to Taiwan’s national defense and improve its defense capabilities. The Indo-Pacific Command will also provide assistance to Taiwan’s Han Kwang exercises and send observers to learn about Taiwan’s defense and exercise activities to deepen bilateral relations.
Davidson emphasized that Taiwan’s values can be said to reflect both U.S. values and those of a free and democratic society and open economy that respects human rights and the rule of law. The U.S. will continue to support the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues in a manner consistent with the expectations and best interests of the people of Taiwan.
He said the United States will continue to provide Taiwan with the amount of defense materiel and services that will enable Taiwan to maintain its primary self-defense capability. To achieve this goal, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command will also work to promote joint interoperability, training, readiness and professional development with Taiwan’s military.
Finally, Davidson did not forget to shout at Beijing in his testimony, hoping that Beijing would take steps to reduce tensions to improve cross-strait relations in the Taiwan Strait.
The commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the U.S. provides defense materiel and services to Taiwan. The picture shows the U.S. “M1A2 combat vehicle”.
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