Xi Jinping visits the United States, Taiwan issue becomes the focus, the Executive Yuan says it will continue to communicate with the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on the 23rd local time in the United States for a three-day visit. External concerns about the "Taiwan issue" will also become the core focus. Will the United States delay arms sales to Taiwan? Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Huizhi said at a press conference after the meeting today (24th) that the government continues to maintain close contact with the United States and is aware of the relevant situation.

Executive President Zhuo Yongtai also pointed out at the Council meeting that the government is paying special attention to the international situation and the diplomatic situation across the Taiwan Strait and is fully committed to responding to the important meetings currently underway. Taiwan is trusted and recognized by the world in its high-tech and economic industries. It will maintain good relations with other countries and has the ability to become a trusted partner of the Democratic Alliance. We have deep confidence in the future and ask everyone to support the government and leverage the country's greatest strength.

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Li Huizhi emphasized that the government team has been paying continuous attention to all situations that can help stabilize the region and manages the risks that may be brought about by the expansion of authoritarianism. It also continues to cooperate with the United States at all levels. In fact, we have continued to keep in touch with the United States to understand the relevant situation in real time. The United States has also repeatedly reiterated its position of firm and clear support for Taiwan. We express our gratitude to the United States for its long-term support to our country at all levels.

US Secretary of State Rubio said that arms sales to Taiwan should take into account the needs of the United States. Are you worried about the delay in arms sales? Li Huizhi said that regarding the second meeting between Trump and Xi and arms sales, the government continues to maintain close contact with the United States and is aware of the relevant situation. The United States has repeatedly reiterated its clear position of firm support for Taiwan and expressed its gratitude to the United States for its long-term support for Taiwan at all levels.

As for if the Trump-Xi meeting talks about US-China tariffs, supply chain restructuring and other issues, does the Executive Yuan understand the impact on Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain and how to respond? Li Huizhi said that Taiwan and the United States have signed ART and MOU. We are one of the countries that have reached an agreement with the United States. We will continue to maintain close communication with the United States and will do our best to consolidate our industry and national interests.

Li Huizhi emphasized that Taiwan has built a strong semiconductor and high-tech supply chain and has reached an agreement with the United States; it will continue to deepen cooperation with the United States, as well as the complementarity of the two sides in the supply chain. Judging from recent import and export data, the international trends and demand for AI and semiconductors are still strong, and they continue to drive my country's related industries and upstream and downstream supply chains. The government will fully assist manufacturers in their layout to ensure export and industrial competitiveness, and will also pay close attention to the progress of the Sichuan-Xi meeting.