Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo highlighted the essential role of U.S. support in sustaining stability in the Indo-Pacific amid shifting international dynamics. Koo argued that the maintenance of the status quo in areas like the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea is vital to U.S. national interests. He expressed concerns over President Trump's commitment to traditional security obligations as demonstrated by his recent decisions affecting military aid. Therefore, Koo asserted Taiwan would continue relying on deterrence and strength to ensure peace with China, viewing U.S. backing as indispensable.
Taiwanese Defense Minister Wellington Koo emphasized the necessity of U.S. support in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing the critical nature of this interest.
Koo stated, 'It is impossible for the United States to retreat from the Indo-Pacific because it is its core national interest,' reinforcing Taiwan's reliance on U.S. defense commitments.
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