Former US state secretary Pompeo calls again for US to recognize Taiwan

2024-05-21

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is back in Taiwan for his third visit. A day after attending the presidential inauguration, Pompeo spoke at a book event organized by the Formosa Republican Association. Once again, he called on the U.S. to recognize Taiwan as an independent and sovereign nation. He also endorsed President Lai Ching-te’s declaration that the R.O.C. and PRC are “not subordinate to each other.”

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo takes the stage to a round of applause. Known for his vocal support of Taiwan during his term, Pompeo is back on the island. On Tuesday, he promoted his new book at an event organized by the Formosa Republican Association.

Mike Pompeo
Former US secretary of state
It’s time for the United States to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign and independent country. It’s not just a gesture or diplomatic nicety. Recognizing this place, Taiwan, as an independent and sovereign and free nation – it’s true.

Pompeo was appointed the Trump administration’s top diplomat in 2018. He was instrumental in shaping Washington’s China policy, which included strong trade sanctions and other countermeasures. He angered Beijing by criticizing its human rights record, and by repeatedly expressing support for Taiwan. He’s seen as a key contributor to the recent warming of Taiwan-U.S. relations.

Mike Pompeo
Former US secretary of state
I do hear doubters. I hear people talking about America no longer being the global superpower. I hear them talk about America walking away from some of its allies. That breaks my heart. ….demonstrating to anyone who had any doubt in their mind that America and allies of Taiwan around the world will stand with them even in the most difficult times.

He was asked for comment on President Lai Ching-te’s declaration, that the “Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other.” The remark, made during Lai’s inaugural speech, was criticized by the KMT for raising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Pompeo disagreed.

Mike Pompeo
Former US secretary of state
I thought your new president’s remarks yesterday were perfectly spotted. You should never mistake the people who are trying to defend themselves from an aggressor as causing tension. The tension is created singularly by Xi Jinping.

Pompeo endorsed Lai’s statement. He also emphasized the need for continued U.S.-Taiwan collaboration to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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龐培歐呼籲美國應承認台灣肯定賴總統主張"兩岸互不隸屬"

2024-05-21

美國前國務卿龐培歐，來台參加520就職典禮，更受邀參加福和會主辦的新書發表主題演說，他再次呼籲，美國政府應承認台灣是主權獨立國家，總統賴清德在就職演說中提到，"中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬"，他認為講得非常好，強調永遠別認為"想自我防衛的人是去挑戰、製造衝突"。

在滿場歡呼聲中登台，被譽為"最挺台"美國前國務卿龐培歐再訪台，參加由福和會主辦的新書主題演講。

[[美國前國務卿龐培歐]]
“現在是美國承認台灣，是主權獨立國家的時候，這不僅是外交上的一種表態，承認台灣這個地方是一個獨立的國家，這是反應現實”

2018年出任川普政府國務卿的龐培歐，是主導美中對抗政策路線的關鍵人物，不僅對中國實施嚴厲貿易制裁、戰略對抗，更在人權議題，大力批判中國、直踩中國紅線，更多次發聲力挺台灣。近年來台美關係大幅升溫，龐培歐角色，功不可沒。

[[美國前國務卿龐培歐]]
“聽到有人說美國已不再是強國，也有部分人士說，美國可能會放棄台灣放棄盟友，這讓我非常傷心。因為我們會力挺台灣，會跟盟友站在一塊，即使是在最艱困的時刻”

而被問到，總統賴清德在就職演說中，提到"中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬"，被藍營批評，這番話恐將造成台海緊張，龐培歐頗不以為然。

[[美國前國務卿龐培歐]]
“我認為你們的新任總統說得非常正確。你們永遠不應該去懷疑，想要自我防衛的人是想製造衝突，要製造衝突的永遠是習近平”

龐培歐不只表態力挺賴清德論述，更強調，台美間應持續合作、攜手維護台海區域和平穩定。

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