Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/01/19
By: Chen Chia-lun and Y.F. Low

Taipei, Jan. 19 (CNA) The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday urged the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump to support Taipei’s continued efforts to maintain cross-strait peace and reiterated that Taiwan should not be used as a bargaining chip in the relationship between the United States and China.

The government attaches great importance to Taiwan’s relations with the United States and China and remains consistent and firm on its policy of promoting cross-strait peace and stability, MAC Deputy Minister Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said at a press briefing, when asked to comment on a suggestion made by Trump that he would negotiate over the “one China” policy with Beijing after taking office.

Taipei is committed to promoting a balanced relationship with the United States and China and hopes that the new U.S. government, on the basis of the Taiwan Relations Act and the six assurances, will support Taiwan’s efforts to maintain cross-strait peace, Chiu said.    [FULL  STORY]