February 22, 2025
In a press interview with Catherine Herridge of Catherine Herridge Reports on February 20, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that multiple US administrations had for years made clear their commitments to Taiwan based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. He also reiterated US opposition to any changes to the status quo by force, threat, or coercion. Furthermore, he again expressed staunch support for Taiwan’s international participation, noting that China was unable to represent Taiwan’s views and interests in international forums.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung thanks Secretary Rubio for reaffirming the United States’ clear and unwavering commitment to Taiwan, its long-standing policy of opposing the use of force or coercion to alter the status quo, and its backing of Taiwan’s international participation. Minister Lin also echoes Secretary Rubio’s stance that this long-term safeguarding of the status quo has maintained stability in the region. Taiwan will continue to work with the United States to deepen reciprocal, mutually beneficial, and close bilateral ties; bolster Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities; and jointly preserve the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. This will promote the well-being of the peoples of both countries, as well as advancing regional peace, stability, and prosperity.