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Reporter Chen Zhengyu / Taipei Report
Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie today accepted an interview with the American program “Fox News” (29) to discuss the military threats from China, the sale of arms between Taiwan and the United States, the commercial relations between the United States and China. and the opening of imports of American pigs and cattle. In response to China’s response to Taiwan’s establishment of an F-16 fighter aircraft maintenance center and the purchase of new fighter jets, Wu Zhaoxie responded that Taiwan will have the largest fleet of F16 fighter jets in Asia and Regardless of China’s response, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its national defense and defend its homeland.
▲ Wu Zhaoxie emphasized that Taiwan, which is on the front line of Chinese threats, is determined to defend its homeland. (Image combined / photographed by reporter Qiu Rongji, data photo)
Today, Wu Zhaoxie once again agreed to a video interview with Martha MacCallum, the host of the band’s primetime news program “The Story with Martha MacCallum” from US “Fox News.” 7 o’clock every night. The presenter also cited recent remarks by President Tsai Ing-wen at the Australian think tank “Australian Institute for Strategic Policy Research” (ASPI) calling on China not to undermine international order on the show, as well as the tweet from the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Twitter to explain Taiwan and the United States are further deepening economic and trade cooperation.
▲ On the 29th, Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie accepted a video interview on the prime-time show “Fox News” in the United States. (Photo / provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
The host first mentioned the establishment of an F-16 fighter repair center in Taiwan and the purchase of new fighters, and asked about China’s response to this. Wu Zhaoxie said that Taiwan will have the largest F16 fighter fleet in Asia. Therefore, the establishment of a maintenance center will help ensure the combat capabilities of the combatants. Taiwan not only defends its own national security, but also defends its democratic system. Taiwan is on the front lines of Chinese threats and is determined to defend. home.
Regarding China’s response, Wu Zhaoxie noted that China has always been dissatisfied with the arms sold to China by the United States and voiced strong protests. However, for Taiwan, it is natural to protect its sovereignty and national security. Regardless of China’s response, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its national defense. The establishment of an F-16 maintenance center will not only help air defense, but will also increase cooperation in the defense industry between Taiwan and the United States, and deepen economic and trade relations between Taiwan and the United States.
▲ Wu Zhaoxie explained that we look forward to continuing to exchange views with the United States on trade issues. (Image / photo data)
In addition, the host mentioned the trade tensions between the United States and China and cited President Trump’s recent interview with Fox News on the trade disassociation between the United States and China (dissociation) and asked whether Wu Zhaoxie envisaged the trade dissociation between the United States and China. and the impact in Asia-Pacific. What changes could the region bring? Wu Zhaoxie pointed out that there are obviously many disputes in trade between the United States and China, and China’s business model is not fair to other countries in the world. China uses countries with open markets not only to steal intellectual property, but also to establish various trade barriers against other countries.
Wu Zhaoxie further cited China’s closed internal network environment as an example, and said that e-commerce with China is not fair to other countries, so we must ensure that China follows the rules of international trade or other economic activities. The United States is correct in requiring that China comply with international trade regulations, and Taiwan also complies with science-based international trade regulations. We look forward to continuing to exchange views with the United States on trade issues.
“Fox News” is the fourth largest television network in the United States. The show “Martha McCallum’s Story” covers topics that include political, economic, diplomatic and soft-character close-ups. It is one of the highest-rated cable news programs in the United States on Monday through Friday night.
