Ipse by Tag - Taiwan

Xie Feng

Inserted 2 days ago

“China does not gamble on the United States to lose, interfere in its internal affairs, or interfere in the U.S. election, and is willing to be a partner and friend with the United States. If the United States continues to interfere in China's internal affairs and harm China's interests on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and the South China Sea, how can we maintain the bottom line of bilateral relations no matter how many 'guardrails' are set up?”

Reuters

China's ambassador to the United States

21 Apr 2024 6 2

Wang Yaqiu

Inserted 2 months ago

“Taiwanese elections are a far more sensitive topic for Beijing than elections in other democracies as the democratic example being set by Taipei can be a more direct source of inspiration for people in mainland China. When you see that people from your own in-group have democracy and can elect their leaders, it can cause particular frustration with your own non-elected leaders. That makes Taiwanese elections a threat to the CPC [Communist Party of China].”

Aljazeera

Research Director for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan at Freedom House

10 Feb 2024 4 3

Seve Paeniu

Inserted 2 months ago

“Our last government under Prime Minister Natano had extensive internal discussions about it [diplomatic recognition of Taiwan or China] upon the commencement of our term in government to determine our policy stance on it, so undoubtedly the new government would need to look at the matter and decide its policy position accordingly.”

Reuters

Tuvaluan politician

27 Jan 2024 3 5

Chen Binhua

Inserted 3 months ago

“Our stance on resolving the Taiwan question and realizing national reunification remains consistent, and our determination is as firm as rock. We will adhere to the 1992 Consensus that embodies the one-China principle and firmly oppose the separatist activities aimed at 'Taiwan independence' as well as foreign interference.”

Globaltimes

Spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office

13 Jan 2024 3 5

China's Taiwan Affairs Office

Inserted 3 months ago

“I sincerely hope the majority of Taiwan compatriots recognise the extreme harm of the DPP's 'Taiwan independence' line and the extreme danger of Lai Ching-te's triggering of cross-Strait confrontation and conflict, and to make the right choice at the crossroads of cross-Strait relations. If elected, Lai would further promote separatist activities towards the evil path of independence.”

Aljazeera

Statement by the China's Taiwan Affairs Office

10 Jan 2024 5 3

Mike Johnson

Inserted 3 months ago

“We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Taiwanese people. We certainly want to help in the defense of Taiwan, which is very important. We want to deter the Chinese Communist Party and any military provocations. The US Congress stands with our friends, and stands for democracy and the principles you all try to advance. Taipei and Washington have an important relationship and we all want to strengthen that.”

Taipeitimes

US House of Representatives Speaker

09 Jan 2024 4 2

Xi Jinping

Inserted 3 months ago

“The reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”

Taipeitimes

President of the People's Republic of China

31 Dec 2023 5 3

Qian Wu

Inserted 3 months ago

“The Democratic Progressive Party [DPP] authorities are deliberately hyping up the so-called 'military threat from the mainland' and exaggerating tensions. This is entirely to seek electoral gain.”

Aljazeera

China’s defence ministry spokesman

28 Dec 2023 3 2

Emmanuel Karagiannis

Inserted 5 months ago

“Southern European countries, like Italy and Greece, are concerned about the ramifications of a wider regional war involving Iran that could create a massive refugee crisis. American and European leaders are firm supporters of the Abraham Accords normalising relations between Israel and some Arab countries. The current war in Gaza jeopardises the ongoing peace process in the Middle East at a time when the West needs to confront Russia in Ukraine and deter China over Taiwan.”

Aljazeera

International security expert from King’s College London

26 Oct 2023 12 1

James Cleverly

Inserted 11 months ago

“No country could shield itself from the repercussions [of a conflict over Taiwan]. Distance would offer no protection from this catastrophic blow to the global economy - and least China's most of all. I shudder to contemplate the human and financial ruin that would follow. It's essential that no party takes unilateral action to change the status quo.”

Aljazeera

British Foreign Secretary

25 Apr 2023 2 2

Nick Marro

Inserted 1 year ago

“It's clear that the top leadership really wants to convince the world that China is back, and that China is open. Li Qiang faces an uphill battle with that messaging, however, given weak recent economic indicators, declining foreign investor optimism, concerns around China's future domestic policy direction and growing geopolitical concerns regarding China's relationship with Russia, or its designs over Taiwan. The rhetoric doesn't match the reality, at least not yet - and that's going to keep many people anxious. The focus on stability is reassuring, after several years of disruption, but I think a lot of investors are looking for more than that. They're looking for growth and opportunity, not more of the same cautious status quo.”

Aljazeera

Lead on global trade for the Economist Intelligence Unit

30 Mar 2023 2 2

John Kirby

Inserted 1 year ago

“This transit [of Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen] is consistent with our longstanding unofficial relationship with Taiwan and it is consistent with the United States's 'One China' policy, which remains unchanged. There is no reason - none - for the Chinese to overreact here. The People's Republic of China should not use this transit as a pretext to step up any activity around the Taiwan strait.”

Aljazeera

White House national security spokesperson

29 Mar 2023 3 4

Steffen Hebestreit

Inserted 1 year ago

“We are also in regular and close contact with China and the Chinese leadership. The visit that the minister for education and research is making to Taiwan now doesn't call into question our stance in any way.”

Aljazeera

German government spokesperson

17 Mar 2023 3 5

Nicholas Burns

Inserted 1 year ago

“The US has a unique responsibility to Taiwan and is obligated to maintain a military presence in the region. The passing of the Taiwan Relations Act in 1979 meant that the US has the obligation to ensure that Taiwan is able to deter possible Chinese invasion, present or future.”

Taipeitimes

US ambassador to China

28 Feb 2023 4 4

Tai Ming Cheung

Inserted 1 year ago

“One of the assessments is that Putin acted very impulsively because of his imperial ambitions, and he has his own worldview. Xi, I think, he's much more pragmatic. He's very cautious. I don't think he's hot-headed enough and he's not a risk taker, and an invasion against Taiwan is one of the biggest acts that he would do. It's a very high-wire act and the chances of success are not clear.”

Aljazeera

Director of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at the University of California, San Diego

23 Feb 2023 6 2

Michael McCaul

Inserted 1 year ago

“If China failed to take control of Taiwan bloodlessly then they are going to look at a military invasion in my judgement. We have to be prepared for this. The odds are very high that we could see a conflict with China and Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.”

Aljazeera

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the US House of Representatives

29 Jan 2023 3 3

Joe Biden

Inserted 1 year ago

“I absolutely believe there need not be a new Cold War. I've met many times with Xi Jinping. And we were candid and clear with one another across the board. And I do not think there's any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan. And I made it clear that our policy in Taiwan has not changed at all. We're going to compete vigorously, but I'm not looking for conflict. I'm looking to manage this competition responsibly. And I want to make sure that every country abides by the international rules of the road.”

Aljazeera

President of the United States

14 Nov 2022 2 7

Temur Umarov

Inserted 1 year ago

“Beijing is watching Russia's actions in Ukraine and tries on the consequences that affect Russia, assuming what they could mean to China in case it chooses to invade Taiwan.”

Aljazeera

Analyst for Carnegie Politika, a think-tank formerly based in Moscow

11 Nov 2022 3 2

Xi Jinping

Inserted 1 year ago

“China had always respected, cared for and benefited Taiwanese, and was committed to promoting economic and cultural exchanges across the Taiwan Strait. We insist on striving for the prospect of peaceful reunification with the greatest sincerity and best efforts, but we will never promise to give up the use of force and reserve the option to take all necessary measures. The historical wheels of national reunification and national rejuvenation are rolling forward, and the complete reunification of the motherland must be achieved.”

Taipeitimes

President of the People's Republic of China

16 Oct 2022 2 4

Xiao Qian

Inserted 1 year ago

“It's an issue of reunification, complete reunification, and … of Taiwan coming back to the motherland. Use of force was the last thing China wanted, as it was waiting for a peaceful reunification. But we cannot, we can never rule out the option to use other means, so when necessary, when compelled, we are ready to use all necessary means. As to what does it mean, 'all necessary means'? You can use your imagination, but … [the] Chinese people are absolutely determined to protect our sovereignty, territorial integrity, we will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China.”

Theguardian

China’s ambassador to Australia

10 Aug 2022 2 3

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“The reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability. Compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”

“The Democratic Progressive Party [DPP] authorities are deliberately hyping up the so-called 'military threat from the mainland' and exaggerating tensions. This is entirely to seek electoral gain.”

“We are also in regular and close contact with China and the Chinese leadership. The visit that the minister for education and research is making to Taiwan now doesn't call into question our stance in any way.”

“The US has a unique responsibility to Taiwan and is obligated to maintain a military presence in the region. The passing of the Taiwan Relations Act in 1979 meant that the US has the obligation to ensure that Taiwan is able to deter possible Chinese invasion, present or future.”

“If China failed to take control of Taiwan bloodlessly then they are going to look at a military invasion in my judgement. We have to be prepared for this. The odds are very high that we could see a conflict with China and Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.”

“Beijing is watching Russia's actions in Ukraine and tries on the consequences that affect Russia, assuming what they could mean to China in case it chooses to invade Taiwan.”

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