We can think of many reasons why #TaiwanMatters, but here’s one more: nytimes.com/2020/12/14/opi…
Over the weekend I took @SenCoryGardner for a stroll in an area in Taipei known as Dadaocheng, the spiritual birthplace of #Taiwan’s democracy movement. I was delighted to have spent a Sunday afternoon with a like-minded friend who understands why #TaiwanMatters.
Today I received a special gift from @Europarl_EN-Taiwan Friendship Group: a statement signed by 155 members who chose to #SpeakUpForTaiwan. The fates of democracies are intertwined, particularly when the fight to defend democracy is getting tougher: #TaiwanMatters.
In a democratic society, candid & open discussions help us find solutions to our shared challenges. The meeting with @BrookingsInst delegation offered us a chance to review our shared pursuit of a rules-based #IndoPacific order, & assert #TaiwanMatters.