A strong Taiwan will not be bullied, Hsiao tells trade group
A strong Taiwan will not be bullied, Hsiao tells trade group
2023-12-20
DPP vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim on Wednesday spoke at a meeting of the Third Wednesday Club trade group. In her speech, she reiterated the assertion that a strong Taiwan will not be bullied and will have the confidence to face China. Saying that governance is not about sloganeering, Hsiao also said she is confident that rich experience and a steady disposition can help lead Taiwan forward.
The Third Wednesday Club invited DPP vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim to speak at their December meeting. Hsiao in her address chose to focus on relations with the U.S. and China, as well as her thoughts on foreign affairs.
Hsiao Bi-khim
DPP vice presidential candidate
Washington in its cross-strait policy actually favors the status quo. We want to actively seek cooperation with the U.S. on security because we believe that you prevent bullying through strength.
On cross-strait relations, Hsiao said that national defense reform is needed, and called for Taiwan to deepen its economic partnership with the U.S. Taiwan must also maintain its strength to counter Chinese military aggression, she said.
Hsiao Bi-khim
DPP vice presidential candidate
We were the first country to sign a trade agreement with the U.S. under President Joe Biden with the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. The talks have solved some issues, and further negotiations are to be held later on.
Lin Por-fong
Third Wednesday Club chair
Before, Ambassador Hsiao said she would prioritize Taiwan’s interests in bilateral trade agreement talks. This is admirable. I hope our members will communicate with her and help illustrate her philosophy on governance.
As someone who has worked hard to eliminate double taxation with the U.S., Hsiao is looking to win over the trade group, which has traditionally leaned blue. She also spoke on her “cat warrior” nickname.
Hsiao Bi-khim
DPP vice presidential candidate
Cats are nice to you if you are good to them, but if you bully them, that’s when their claws come out.
Hsiao vowed that if elected, she would be more cautious toward U.S. and China relations.
Hsiao Bi-khim
DPP vice presidential candidate
I think governance isn’t about sloganeering, nor is it a form of entertainment for everyone to vent their emotions. It’s a responsibility for which you need accumulated experience and a proper ethos. When instituting reforms, you can’t create even more problems. You need a good sense of balance and a steady demeanor.
Through balance and steady leadership, Hsiao said she is confident that Taiwan can continue to step out into the world.
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蕭美琴談對美關係 喊台灣有實力才不會被欺負
2023-12-20
民進黨副總統候選人蕭美琴今天(20日)出席三三會例會演講，再次提到台灣要"有實力才不會被欺負，有實力才有信心面對對岸"，更再次自比"戰貓"，更喊話治理國家不是用口號，有信心運用豐富的從政經驗和穩健的態度帶領台灣前行。
三三會十二月份例會，請來民進黨副總統候選人蕭美琴進行專題演講，聚焦在美中台關係和外交戰略。
[[民進黨副總統候選人 蕭美琴]]
“美國的兩岸政策態度，其實就是一個支持維持現狀，那我們為什麼要積極跟美方就安全領域充分合作，因為我們一直相信，有實力才不會被欺負”
談到兩岸關係，蕭美琴直言國防要改革、經濟需跟美國深化合作。面對中國的軍事威脅，台灣必須保持實力才不會被欺負。
[[民進黨副總統候選人 蕭美琴]]
“所以我們成為拜登總統任內，所簽的第一個貿易協定對象，也就是21世紀美台貿易倡議，解決一部分問題，後面還有後續談判要持續來進行”
[[三三會理事長 林伯豐]]
“過去蕭美琴大使也對於加入BTA，表示以台灣的利益為優先考量，這值得稱讚，希望會員跟他好好交流，希望展示蕭副總統治國理念，大家來配合她”
蕭美琴積極解決雙重課稅問題，期待拉攏向來被視為是親藍的三三會。更再次以戰貓來形容自己。
[[民進黨副總統候選人 蕭美琴]]
“貓是這樣子，你對牠好，牠會用良善溫暖溫柔來對待你，但是你欺負牠，牠爪子會伸出來的”
蕭美琴承諾未來當選，經營對美中關係，會更小心謹慎。
[[民進黨副總統候選人 蕭美琴]]
“我覺得治理國家不是用口號，或者是比較娛樂性質，讓大家發洩情緒的過程，是一個需要長期累積一些經驗跟態度的一個責任，在改革的同時，不要製造更多其他問題，這就是需要很好的平衡感，以及很穩健態度”
蕭美琴有信心保持平衡，以穩健態度帶領台灣，持續走向世界。
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