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On Independence Day, 6 months after #Russia’s invasion, #Ukraine’s🇺🇦 bravery emboldens nations on the frontline in the fight for democracy & shows the world it will rise up from the destruction of war. #Taiwan🇹🇼 will #StandWithUkraine to rebuild peace & prosperity. Slava Ukraini! twitter.com/ChairOlek/stat…
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Minister Wu hosted a banquet for MP @Furuya_keiji & @kihara_minoru & expressed thanks for their longstanding efforts to strengthen #Taiwan🇹🇼-#Japan🇯🇵 friendship. Our two countries will continue to jointly promote peace & stability in the #IndoPacific as forces for good.
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Minister Wu hosted a welcome banquet for @GovHolcomb & his #Indiana delegation. The vibrant atmosphere lauded the partnership reaffirmed by new MOUs signed between #Taiwan🇹🇼 and the #US🇺🇸 state. We look forward to more exciting exchanges and opportunities with the Hoosier State.
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A hearty welcome to #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 longtime friends, @Furuya_keiji & @kihara_minoru. The visit of the members of #Japan’s🇯🇵 House of Representatives shows our like-minded neighbor’s staunch support in the face of recent provocation. We wish them a fruitful & rewarding 3-day stay.
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A warm welcome to @GovHolcomb on his first visit to #Taiwan🇹🇼! We’re excited to renew links with good friends & deepen our partnership with the great #US🇺🇸 state of #Indiana. Wishing the delegation of trade, industry & academia representatives a productive 4-day stay.
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Great to chat with @IndiaToday's @gauravcsawant when #China is threatening #Taiwan daily with its military might. Democracies, #India included, must unite to counter the global threat of authoritarianism. United we stand! JW
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Why does #China’s unprecedented military coercion in #TaiwanStrait & #IndoPacific matter to #Europe? Minister Wu spelt it out in his @sn_aktuell interview with @anni_rot & urged the free world to cast an eye on the authoritarian expansionism & unite to defend freedom & democracy. twitter.com/anni_rot/statu…
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Minister Wu had a pleasant call with #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 firm friend Denzil Douglas & congratulated the former PM on his new role as #StKittsAndNevis🇰🇳's foreign minister. The two invited each other for a visit & pledged to further strengthen bilateral ties in all aspects.
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We welcome the appointment of Paulius Lukauskas, adviser to @IngridaSimonyte, as the 1st #Lithuania🇱🇹 representative to #Taiwan🇹🇼. The historic development augurs well for our natural partnership of innovation & prosperity to keep powering ahead.
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#Taiwan🇹🇼 & the #US🇺🇸 are ready to commence formal negotiations under our joint 21st-century trade initiative. We welcome this opportunity to deepen economic collaboration between our 2 freedom-loving countries while shaping a new model for trade cooperation in the #IndoPacific. twitter.com/USTradeRep/sta…
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#China’s irrational & irresponsible response to @SenMarkey’s visit only strengthens #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 role as a calm, confident & responsible stakeholder in the #IndoPacific. Hats off to our courageous defenders of #democracy! twitter.com/MoNDefense/sta…
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Minister Wu presented Amb. Willy Alberto Gómez Tirado the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon for his contributions to strengthening #Taiwan🇹🇼-#Guatemala🇬🇹 relations. We deeply appreciate the outgoing ambassador's tireless efforts & wish him a bright & prosperous future.
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Full of thanks for the bicameral & bipartisan #US congressional delegation led by @SenMarkey for their visit. Authoritarian #China can't dictate how democratic #Taiwan makes friends, wins support, stays resilient & shines like a beacon of freedom. JW
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Vice Minister Yui extended the warmest of welcomes to #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 longstanding friend @SenMarkey & his cross-party delegation comprising @RepGaramendi, @RepLowenthal, @RepDonBeyer & @RepAmata. We thank the like-minded #US🇺🇸 lawmakers for the timely visit & unwavering support.
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Our sincere appreciation to Kurt Campbell, @WHNSC coordinator for #IndoPacific affairs, for the unequivocal remarks. We're pleased to hear peace in #TaiwanStrait recognized as vital to the region’s common interest & see the #US🇺🇸 support for #Taiwan🇹🇼 in economy, trade & defense. twitter.com/StateDept/stat…
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Goliath = bullies like #China & #Russia; David = moral giants like #Taiwan & #Lithuania. We, the forces for good, won’t shy away from the values we hold close to our hearts despite threats & coercion. BTW, I’m sanctioned for life but many here are super jealous.😉 JW twitter.com/LRsusisiekimas…
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I was moved to receive thanks for #Taiwan’s support from Mayor Vladyslav Atroshenko of #Chernihiv at this time when his city is in distress. We’ll continue to cooperate with like-minded partners around the world to revitalize democratic #Ukraine. We are #StrongerTogether! JW
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Minister Wu conferred @Jordan_J_Reeves with the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy for significantly strengthening #Taiwan🇹🇼-#Canada🇨🇦 relations. We sincerely thank the outgoing head of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei for his commitment, dedication & genuine love of our country.
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Good meeting between Deputy Minister Tseng, @vaiciukeviciute & representatives from natural partners #Taiwan🇹🇼 & #Lithuania🇱🇹. Talks centered on cooperation in sectors with big green & smart upside like electric vehicles, especially buses. Let's keep our shoulders to the wheel!
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Defend the country. Protect the people. Maintain the status quo. Safeguard peace & stability. This is the armed forces' sacred mission. We salute our fighting men & women standing strong on the front lines of #China's authoritarian aggression. #Taiwan🇹🇼 is an #IslandOfResilience! twitter.com/MoNDefense/sta…