Taiwan an indispensable partner in regional peace: VP

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-02

Vice President Chen Chien-jen says Taiwan is an indispensable partner when it comes

Vice President Chen Chien-jen says Taiwan is an indispensable partner when it comes to regional peace and stability. (CNA file photo)

to regional peace and stability. Chen was speaking Thursday at the International Symposium on Regional Security and Transnational Crime in Taipei. The event was attended by experts and scholars from the US, Japan, India and Southeast Asian nations.

Chen said Taiwan is making every effort to enhance cross-strait security and peace. Chen said the government’s goodwill toward China has not diminished and promises have been kept for Taiwan’s part. He said Taiwan will not use confrontation nor give in to pressure. Chen said he hopes both sides of the Taiwan Strait can understand that no one side can decide the future of ties.

Chen said, “And we await some sign of goodwill from our neighbor and willingness to communicate to find a new model for cross-strait interaction.”    [FULL  STORY]

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