Taiwan's top envoy to the U.S. vows closer ties with Washington

Описание: (19 Jan 2024)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington – 18 January 2024
1. Wide of reporter Didi Tang and Taiwan Envoy to the U.S. Alexander Tah-Ray Yui speaking
HEADLINE: Taiwan top envoy vows closer ties with Washington
2. Yui listening
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3. SOUNDBITE (English) Didi Tang, Associated Press:
“So again, thank you so much for sitting down with us for this interview. We're very pleased and we feel honored that we have this chance to talk about Taiwan - U.S. relations, you know, on the, the upcoming Taiwanese government under Lai Ching-te, who just got elected, as Taiwan's next president. So going forward, we're curious to know what will be the U.S. policy for Taiwan under, president Lai Ching-te?”
 
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taiwan – 13 January 2024
4. STILL of Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te waving
5. STILL of Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te waiving with confetti falling
 
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Washington – 18 January 2024
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6. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taiwan Envoy to the U.S.:
“Well, I think, the relations between, Taiwan and the United States, in the last few years, there's description from both sides. The description is rock solid. And it's a very appropriate description to relay the fact that the state of affairs between the U.S. and Taiwan, in all fields, be it economic, be it, you know, security, be a cultural, etc., and, and I think under, our new president's administration in May 20th of this year, the US policy towards Taiwan will continue to be the same, to continue strengthening, our existing relations and also based on common values of freedom, democracy. That  policy will not change.”
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Didi Tang, Associated Press:
“In what particular aspects do you see there will be opportunities for Taiwan and the US to deepen the bilateral relations?”
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8. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taiwan Envoy to the U.S.:
“Well, first of all, for example, as you, are aware, you know, we have been in we've been going through talks of the 21st century trade initiative, and we have already reached the first stage in which U.S. Congress has already passed. The first stage is signed by President Biden. And we're in the second stage of the dialogue, or for the 21st century trade initiative. And the United States has given us a lot of support and assist in assistance on, improving our self-defense capabilities. And so I think this will continue on, under the new administration.”
9. Reporter Didi Tang listening
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Didi Tang, Associated Press:
“At this point, the US wants to see the status quo, and the US opposes any unilateral change to the status quo. And after Lai Ching-te was elected, Biden told reporters that the US does not support independence. So I kind of wonder, how does this policy, how is this policy perceived at home?”
 
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Taiwan – 13 January 2024
11. STILL of President-elect Lai Ching-te and his running mate
12. STILL of president-elect Lai Ching-te speaking
 
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington – 18 January 2024
13. Reporter Didi Tang listening
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14. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taiwan Envoy to the U.S.:
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STORYLINE:
 
 
 
He also says that President-elect Lai Ching-te means to follow similar government policies of his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen.
 
 
To deter any armed attack on the island, Yui says Taiwan will work with the U.S to beef up its defense.
 

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