“We do understand that Taiwan has submitted a formal request to join the CPTPP [Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership]. As you alluded to, we are not a party to the CPTPP, therefore, we'll have to defer to CPTPP parties regarding their views on Taiwan's potential accession. That said, we would expect that Taiwan's record as a responsible member of the World Trade Organization and Taiwan's strong embrace of democratic values would factor into the CPTPP's parties' evaluations of Taiwan as a potential candidate for accession. When it comes to Taiwan more broadly, we will continue to support a peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues consistent with the wishes and the best interest of people in Taiwan - people on Taiwan, excuse me. We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan.”
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