Former US Indo-Pacific commander sits with President Tsai
Former US Indo-Pacific commander sits with President Tsai
2023-02-02
President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday received a delegation led by retired U.S. Admiral Philip Davidson at the Presidential Office. Davidson is an outspoken supporter of Taiwan, and during his tenure as head of the U.S.’ Indo-Pacific Command had warned that China could make a move on Taiwan by 2027. During the meeting, the former gave words of praise for Taiwan’s democracy and civil society, calling for more cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan.
On his fourth day leading a delegation in Taiwan, former U.S. Admiral Philip Davidson sat with President Tsai Ing-wen.
Tsai Ing-wen
President
This delegation led by Mr. Davidson is the NBR’s first to Taiwan since the pandemic. I would like to extend my warmest welcome to you. During his term, Admiral Davidson watched security developments in the Taiwan Strait very closely. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for your contributions to the security of the Taiwan Strait.
Philip Davidson
Former US admiral
Our discussions over the past few days have underscored Taiwan’s vibrant democracy and civil society, addressed the range of actions that the PRC takes toward Taiwan, and highlighted areas in which the U.S. and Taiwan can continue to foster and strengthen their relation.
Back in 2021, before retiring as head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Davidson had warned that China could attack Taiwan in the following six years, by 2027, capturing headlines around the world. Now, he’s taken the opportunity to visit Taiwan to gain an understanding of Taiwan’s response measures.
Philip Davidson
Retired US admiral
I’ve also been able to observe in this trip, the energy of Taipei, the ongoing construction, and the robustness of its industry. The spirit of the Taiwan Armed Forces, and the extraordinary kindness with which the people of Taiwan have greeted us.
Tsai Ing-wen
President
In face of the expansion of authoritarianism, Taiwan must improve its self-defense capabilities in order to maintain national security. With determination and confidence, we can be more capable of defending our country. We are also extremely willing to continue to deepen our cooperation with the U.S. and other likeminded partners.
Tsai reiterated that Taiwan was committed to defending itself, showing Davidson that no matter how much pressure Beijing puts, Taiwan will not succumb.
蔡總統接見戴維森 大讚台灣民主發展有活力
2023-02-02
曾示警，中國恐怕在2027年前對台動武的，美國前印太司令戴維森，今天(2)上午到總統府，見總統蔡英文。雖然來台短短四天，戴維森大讚台灣民主發展，有非常豐富的活力，除了見識中國對台的壓迫，他也認為，台美之間有許多地方可以加強關係。
美國前印太司令戴維森率團訪台第四天，到總統府晉見總統蔡英文。
[[總統 蔡英文]]
“這次戴維森上將率團來訪，是NBR(美國智庫 國家亞洲研究局)，在疫情後首次恢復訪台，我要向各位表達最誠摯歡迎，戴維森上將在印太司令任內，就非常關注我們台海安全情勢，藉這個機會我要特別感謝，戴維森上將對台海安全貢獻”
[[前美軍印太司令 戴維森]]
“過去這幾天以來，看到台灣蓬勃發展的民主，也見識到中共對台灣的壓迫，台美之間有許多可加強關係的地方”
2021年，戴維森卸任印太司令前，曾示警中國可能6年內，也就是2027年前武力犯台，引發高度討論，如今有機會親自走訪，了解台灣的因應之道。
[[前美軍印太司令 戴維森]]
“這次來我也觀察到台灣的民情，台北有非常豐富活力，建設正在進行，強健的產業， 台灣的軍事非常的強健，人民友善歡迎我們”
[[總統 蔡英文]]
“面對威權主義的擴張，台灣必須提升自我防衛能力，才能確保國家安全，我們有決心也有信心，更有能力保衛家園，我們也非常願意跟美國及所有理念相近的夥伴，持續深化合作”
蔡英文堅定表達保衛國家決心，讓首度來訪的戴維森，清楚感受，即便受中國一再打壓，台灣仍不屈不撓。
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