The “Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China” (IPAC) has issued a statement strongly condemning the recent military exercises conducted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) around Taiwan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Joseph Wu, expressed gratitude to like-minded friends who have spoken up for Taiwan through concrete actions and called on democratic countries to unite in the face of the military threat posed by the CCP.
IPAC’s statement on April 4 denounced Beijing’s recent military maneuvers around Taiwan as a deliberate escalation and provocation without legitimacy. The provocative actions by Beijing towards Taiwan have been ongoing for some time, and the international community must not stand idly by and allow the status quo in the Taiwan Strait to be eroded, thereby endangering the people of Taiwan and international stability.
IPAC emphasized the interconnectedness between Taiwan’s security and global economic security, calling on governments around the world to condemn the military actions and aggressive rhetoric of the CCP. They further urged the international community to formulate a coordinated response plan to prevent the situation from further deteriorating.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China stated that the IPAC statement has garnered signatures from 43 bipartisan parliamentarians and dignitaries from 25 countries globally, including the European Parliament, demonstrating the high level of concern and consensus within the international community regarding the maintenance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu welcomed and thanked like-minded friends who have spoken up for Taiwan through concrete actions and urged democratic nations to stand united against the military threat posed by the CCP. The Ministry reaffirmed that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are indispensable for global security and prosperity, and Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with the international community to defend freedom and openness in the Indo-Pacific region.