April 10, 2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) notes that Nabila Massrali, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, on April 9 responded to an inquiry by a Taiwan media outlet. In her reply, Ms. Massrali stressed the European Union’s concern about People’s Liberation Army activities in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. She stated that China should not change the status quo unilaterally or by the use of force. Any escalation, accident, or use of force in the Taiwan Strait would have major economic and security impacts on the region and the world. Therefore, it is critical that all parties concerned exercise restraint and reduce tensions through meaningful, open dialogue.
MOFA is pleased to see the European Union once again echoing the position laid out by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other high-level officials in recent public statements and paying close attention to the security situation around the Taiwan Strait. Cross-strait security is foundational to prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. Taiwan is grateful to international democratic partners such as the European Union and its member states for their continued support of efforts to safeguard regional peace and stability. Taiwan will work with partners to jointly uphold the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and protect democracy and freedom worldwide.