Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-14

Taiwan will try to strike a balance between gaining US support for its national security

Taiwan will try to strike a balance between gaining US support for its national security and ensuring regional peace. (CNA photo).

and ensuring regional peace. That was the word from Presidential Office spokesperson Joseph Wu at the Legislature on Thursday.

Wu was asked whether Taiwan would welcome US warships to dock at its ports after the US National Defense Authorization Act comes into force. Wu said the government will seek a balance between gaining US support on defense and maintaining regional peace.

Wu said, “This is a hypothetical question. On one hand, we are not clear on the US government’s stance. If we hold a discussion in the future, we will certainly approach the question in the best interest of Taiwan’s national defense. At the same time, we must also take into consideration factors regarding regional peace and security, we will try to strike the most appropriate balance [between these goals].”    [FULL  STORY]