The presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party vowed to protect the status quo with China if elected, comments intended to reassure voters and the US that he can be trusted to handle a difficult relationship with Beijing. Know more:
The presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party vowed to protect the status quo with China if elected, comments intended to reassure voters and the US that he can be trusted to handle a difficult relationship with Beijing.
Lai’s article signals to the US and its allies that he is on board with one of their key positions regarding Taiwan. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said last month that “the United States remains deeply committed to preserving the status quo,” and Group of Seven leaders made similar comments in a May statement.
Beijing has refused to hold any talks with Tsai unless she accepts that both sides belong to “one China.” It has also responded to her meetings with US House speakers by holding major military drills around Taiwan twice since August.
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