The foreign ministers of European and Indo-Pacific partners stated that they opposed unilateral changes in the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. Lin Jialong expressed affirmation and gratitude.
Quick Look
- The foreign ministers and high-level representatives of Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom and other European and Indo-Pacific partner countries issued a joint statement during the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the maintenance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and opposition to unilateral changes in the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
- Foreign Minister Lin Jialong expressed high recognition and gratitude for this, and reiterated that Taiwan will strengthen self-defense and cooperation with democratic partners to jointly safeguard peace across the Taiwan Strait and regional security.
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Why It Matters
The current status of the Taiwan Strait has long been affected by cross-Strait relations and competition between major powers. In recent years, China's military pressure on Taiwan has increased, and the international community has repeatedly expressed its stance on maintaining regional peace and stability through statements or actions. This statement is the outcome of the second coordination meeting between European and Indo-Pacific partners under the framework of the United Nations.
Foreign Minister Lin Jialong expressed high recognition and gratitude for the statement by the foreign ministers of European and Indo-Pacific partners against unilateral changes in the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. (File photo)
The foreign ministers and high-level representatives of Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom and other European and Indo-Pacific regional partner countries issued a joint statement after their second meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on the 22nd. In an independent paragraph, they emphasized their recognition of the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, encouraged dialogue, and opposed any unilateral changes in the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. In this regard, Foreign Minister Lin Jialong expressed high recognition and gratitude.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it welcomes the continued concern of the international community and partners with similar concepts and emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and maintaining the status quo.
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In the face of rising geopolitical and regional challenges, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense and the resilience of the whole society. On the basis of its existing solid foundation, it will continue to deepen cooperation with all democratic partners with similar ideals to jointly safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and promote regional security and prosperity.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
China will express dissatisfaction with the statement and put pressure on Taiwan through military exercises or diplomatic channels
Likely · Within weeks
Taiwan will announce new defense cooperation plans or arms purchases in the coming weeks
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What formal response will China have to this statement?
- Will more countries join similar statements in the future?
- What specific measures will Taiwan take to strengthen self-defense?
- Will the declaration be translated into concrete military or diplomatic cooperation mechanisms?
