Taipei Times
Date: Apr 03, 2019
By: Staff writer, with CNA, Washington
Chinese provocations will not win Taiwanese hearts, but will only bring people around the
John Bolton, national security advisor, adjusts his glasses while speaking during a White House briefing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Photo: Bloomberg
world that cherish democracy closer, White House National Security Adviser John Bolton said in a tweet yesterday.
“Chinese military provocations won’t win any hearts or minds in Taiwan, but they will strengthen the resolve of people everywhere who value democracy. The Taiwan Relations Act [TRA] and our commitment are clear,” Bolton wrote.
Bolton did not elaborate on the US’ commitment to Taiwan.
According to the TRA, which serves as the basis of unofficial relations between Taiwan and the US, Washington is obliged to provide Taiwan with defensive weapons. [FULL STORY]
