In response to The Economist’s April 29 statement that “Taiwan is the most dangerous place on earth,” Republic of China President Tsai Ing-wen responded on Friday, April 30, saying that in the face of the expansion of Communist China’s authoritarianism, the ROC government will work with the international community by adhering to democratic values and working with its citizens to “overcome the challenge”.
The cover of the latest issue of The Economist centered on a radar map of Taiwan, with the Chinese Communist Party’s five-star flag on the left and the U.S. Stars and Stripes on the right, with warships and military aircraft photoelectricity juxtaposed, stating that Taiwan is “The most dangerous place on earth” (The most dangerous place). The article states that a war in the Taiwan Strait would lead to a global catastrophe and therefore urges the U.S. and Chinese governments to avoid a war in the Taiwan Strait.
Tsai subsequently responded on her Facebook page on Friday, April 30, acknowledging the existence of the Chinese Communist threat, but stating that the ROC government is capable of managing the risks and responding to the challenge as an “Indo-Pacific force for good”.
Taiwan will be a force for good in the Indo-Pacific region at the leading edge of democracy
Tsai writes that Taiwan is located at the leading edge of democracy and is challenged by the expansion of authoritarianism, and that the current ROC government is upholding the attitude of “not giving in to pressure and not advancing when supported” and doing its international responsibilities to strengthen the connection between Taiwan and the international community and international security. The current administration is also actively strengthening Taiwan’s national defense, especially Taiwan’s asymmetric combat capabilities, to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
What the Chinese Communist Party is doing is contrary to its “peaceful rise”
Tsai also noted that The Economist’s report highlights the threat posed by the CCP’s authoritarian military expansion to the Taiwan Strait and adjacent regions, writing, “I hope the Beijing authorities will understand that the relevant actions of the Communist military are completely contrary to its political manifesto of so-called ‘peaceful rise’ and have caused the international community’s suspicions deepening.”
The ROC government is adequate to deal with the threat
She then said, “Although the threat from China (the Communist Party) to Taiwan does exist, the government is absolutely capable to manage all possible risks and build a security barrier for Taiwan.”
Taiwan will adhere to democratic and liberal values to overcome challenges
In the face of the challenge of authoritarian expansion,” she concluded, “the current ROC government will work with the people of Taiwan to “unite, judge the situation carefully, uphold the values of democracy and freedom,” and work with countries around the world that care about democracy and freedom. “Together, we will maintain peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”
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