President Joe Biden affirmed the United States' position on Taiwan's independence, stating that the U.S. does not endorse the island's independence. This declaration follows the recent elections in Taiwan where voters, in defiance of China's preferences, elected the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for a third consecutive term.
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00:00 President Joe Biden affirmed the United States' position on Taiwan's independence, stating
00:05 that the US does not endorse the island's independence.
00:10 This declaration follows the recent elections in Taiwan, where voters, in defiance of China's
00:15 preferences, elected the Democratic Progressive Party for a third consecutive term.
00:20 The DPP has consistently sought to limit Beijing's influence, while China regards Taiwan as an
00:25 integral part of its territory and advocates reunification, even if force is required.
00:31 However, the majority of Taiwanese prefer maintaining the current status quo.
00:36 The newly elected DPP presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te, who took office, firmly rejected
00:41 Chinese pressure and pledged to stand up to Beijing while expressing a commitment to seek
00:46 peaceful talks.
00:48 President Biden, responding to the election results, stated, "We do not support independence."
00:53 Earlier in the day, the US had issued a warning against any interference in the elections,
00:57 deeming it unacceptable.
01:00 Taiwan considered a democratic success story since its first direct presidential election
01:04 in 1996 receives substantial support from the US, despite the absence of formal diplomatic
01:10 ties.
01:12 Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Lai Ching-te on his victory and reiterated
01:16 the US commitment to maintaining cross-strait peace and stability through peaceful resolution
01:21 free from coercion.
01:23 The Biden administration, cognizant of potential conflicts with Beijing, has worked to smooth
01:27 relations with China.
01:28 However, it plans to show support for Taiwan by dispatching an unofficial delegation to
01:33 the island, which may include former high-ranking American officials.
01:36 This move is seen as a demonstration of the US's long-standing relationship with Taiwan.
01:42 China, historically sensitive to US-Taiwan interactions, was previously angered in 2016
01:46 when President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.
01:51 The Biden administration's approach seeks to navigate the complex relationship with
01:55 China while affirming its commitment to the stability and security of the Taiwan Strait.
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