WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a statement Thursday saying that the Chinese threat will 'test U.S. diplomacy like nothing we've ever seen before' but said that the United States does not want another Cold War, and made it very clear that America does not support an independent Taiwan.
Blinken stated "On Taiwan: Our approach has been consistent across decades and administrations. As the President has said, our policy has not changed. The United States remains committed to our One China Policy ... we do not support Taiwan independence".
Blinken continued, saying "China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order – and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do it.
Beijing's vision would move us away from the universal values that have sustained so much of the world's progress over the past 75 years. But we will defend and strengthen the international law, agreements, principles, and institutions that maintain peace and security, protect the rights of individuals and ... nations, and make it possible for all countries.. to coexist.
We must defend and reform rules-based international order. The foundations of the international order are under serious and sustained challenge.
Under President Xi, China has become more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad. We aren't looking for conflict or a new Cold War. On the contrary, we're determined to avoid both. We cannot rely on Beijing to change its trajectory".
Blinken also said, "We continue to have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We’ll continue to uphold our commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability – and, as indicated in the TRA, to “maintain our capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security or the social or economic system, of Taiwan.
We enjoy a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, and leading economy in the region. We’ll continue to expand our cooperation with Taiwan on our many shared interests and values, support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the international community, and deepen our economic ties, consistent with our “one China” policy.
While our policy has not changed, what has changed is Beijing’s growing coercion – like trying to cut off Taiwan’s relations with countries around the world and blocking it from participating in international organizations. And Beijing has engaged in increasingly provocative rhetoric and activity, like flying PLA aircraft near Taiwan on an almost daily basis.
These words and actions are deeply destabilizing; they risk miscalculation and threaten the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. As we saw from the President’s discussions with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, maintaining peace and stability across the strait is not just a U.S. interest; it is a matter of international concern, critical to regional and global security and prosperity".
The White House Indio-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell also said on Tuesday, "We support a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan. We do not support Taiwan independence".
Campbell added, "Do I think it's possible that the United States and China can coexist and live in peace? Yes I do. But I do think the challenge is enormously difficult for this generation and the next".
Blinken stated "On Taiwan: Our approach has been consistent across decades and administrations. As the President has said, our policy has not changed. The United States remains committed to our One China Policy ... we do not support Taiwan independence".
Blinken continued, saying "China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order – and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to do it.
Beijing's vision would move us away from the universal values that have sustained so much of the world's progress over the past 75 years. But we will defend and strengthen the international law, agreements, principles, and institutions that maintain peace and security, protect the rights of individuals and ... nations, and make it possible for all countries.. to coexist.
We must defend and reform rules-based international order. The foundations of the international order are under serious and sustained challenge.
Under President Xi, China has become more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad. We aren't looking for conflict or a new Cold War. On the contrary, we're determined to avoid both. We cannot rely on Beijing to change its trajectory".
Blinken also said, "We continue to have an abiding interest in peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We’ll continue to uphold our commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability – and, as indicated in the TRA, to “maintain our capacity to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security or the social or economic system, of Taiwan.
We enjoy a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, and leading economy in the region. We’ll continue to expand our cooperation with Taiwan on our many shared interests and values, support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the international community, and deepen our economic ties, consistent with our “one China” policy.
While our policy has not changed, what has changed is Beijing’s growing coercion – like trying to cut off Taiwan’s relations with countries around the world and blocking it from participating in international organizations. And Beijing has engaged in increasingly provocative rhetoric and activity, like flying PLA aircraft near Taiwan on an almost daily basis.
These words and actions are deeply destabilizing; they risk miscalculation and threaten the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. As we saw from the President’s discussions with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, maintaining peace and stability across the strait is not just a U.S. interest; it is a matter of international concern, critical to regional and global security and prosperity".
The White House Indio-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell also said on Tuesday, "We support a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan. We do not support Taiwan independence".
Campbell added, "Do I think it's possible that the United States and China can coexist and live in peace? Yes I do. But I do think the challenge is enormously difficult for this generation and the next".