Speaker Johnson meets with Taiwan's Ambassador Alexander Yui at the Capitol

Описание: (9 Jan 2024)
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Washington, DC - 9 January 2024
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1. Various US House Speaker Mike Johnson greets Ambassador of Taiwan Alexander Yui, makes a statement to the media
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House:
"I just want to make a quick statement about the importance of this relationship. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Taiwanese people. This is a very important issue for the entire world, and certainly for us as well. We certainly want to help, and the defense of Taiwan is very important to us. We want to deter the Chinese Communist Party and any military provocation. U.S. Congress stands with our friends and stands for democracy and the principles that you all are trying to advance. (Yui: Sure.) We have an important relationship. We want to strengthen that. And your visit here is a good, strong showing of support for that relationship."
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexander Yui, Ambassador of Taiwan:
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your kind words. On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, I want to express our deep appreciation to you, Mr. Speaker, and to the United States Congress for the long-standing bipartisan support and commitment to enhancing Taiwan's security to, with, safeguarding our democratic system and promoting our bilateral economic partnership. The robust Taiwan-US relationship is based, as you mentioned, on shared values such as freedom, democracy. And we look forward to continue working with you, Mr. Speaker, and the U.S. Congress, to further strengthen our rock solid friendship. Thank you, sir."
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Rep. Mike Johnson, U.S. Speaker of the House:
"We're grateful for that. Thank you again. (Yui: Thank you, sir.) Do you want to visit...? (Yui: Thank you. Yes.) Thank you. We appreciate that..."
5. Various Johnson and Yui walk into office
STORYLINE:
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says that the United States stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Taiwan as he meets with Alexander Yui, Ambassador of Taiwan at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday.

During a photo opportunity, outside of his office, Speaker Johnson says, "We stand shoulder to shoulder with the Taiwanese people. This is a very important issue for the entire world, and certainly for us as well."

Johnson reiterated the "strong" U.S.-Taiwan relationship and emphasized the importance of the military bond between the two countries for US interest and the entire world.

"The defense of Taiwan is very important to us. We want to deter the Chinese Communist Party and any military provocation. U.S. Congress stands with our friends and stands for democracy and the principles that you all are trying to advance," Johnson said.

Johnson added, "We have an important relationship. We want to strengthen that."

Yui echoed Johnsons' sentiments, calling the U.S.-Taiwan relationship " rock solid."

"We want to express our deep appreciation to you, Mr. Speaker, and to the United States Congress for the long standing bipartisan support and commitment to enhancing Taiwan's security, safeguarding our democratic system, and promoting our bilateral economic partnership."

The visit by the Taiwanese ambassador comes as China recently announced sanctions Sunday on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals.

The sanctions will freeze any property the companies have in China and prohibit organizations and individuals in China from doing business with them, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted online.









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