US EditionFormer Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan
- Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence urged President-elect Donald Trump to renew support for Taiwan during his visit to Taipei, emphasizing the need for U.S. commitment against a potential Chinese invasion.
- Pence warned that China's annexation of Taiwan could lead to global trade disruptions and a new nuclear arms race, stating, 'The fall of Taiwan would likely spark a new nuclear arms race.'
- Pence highlighted that the United States remains Taiwan's main arms provider and called for negotiations for a free trade agreement, which could provoke strong opposition from China.
- Pence reassured the Taiwanese people that the U.S. would not abandon its allies, asserting that 'Taiwan's security is not just a regional issue but a global concern.
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Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made his first visit to Taiwan, saying at a forum in Taipei on Friday (January 17) that the United States will not abandon its allies in the Pacific region and called on the incoming Donald Trump administration to reaffirm its commitment to provide Taiwan with defense capabilities. The Wall Street Journal reported that Pence also called for the release of media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.
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Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew U.S. support for Taiwan
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.
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