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US will continue close cooperation with Taiwan after the elections: how this could affect the region

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США продолжат тесное сотрудничество с Тайванем после выборов: как это может повлиять на регион

The pro-Western candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Qingde, won the presidential elections in Taiwan. The United States will continue to cooperate with Taiwan, although it will not recognize its independence.

After the elections, cooperation between Taiwan and the United States will not change significantly, only some processes may be more specific. This opinion 24 Channel was voiced by the president of the NGO “Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine” Artur Kharitonov.

Cooperation after the elections

Arthur Kharitonov noted that US President Joe Biden made several important statements on the eve of the elections in Taiwan. In particular, the leader emphasized that the United States is neutral regarding the election results and is ready to cooperate with all parties, guided by its own legislation on the status of Taiwan. Also, the United States does not recognize Taiwan's independence.

In addition, after the elections, the United States will send an unofficial delegation of former American officials to Taiwan. This will most likely happen before Lai Qingde's inauguration.

But I think there is no point in predicting any significant changes here. This is the third victory in a row for the Democratic Progressive Party. Lai Qingde is the Vice President of Taiwan. I think they are simply concretizing the following processes, taking into account the agreements concluded between the PRC and the States,” he suggested.

Delay of aid Taiwan

The US Congress did not vote for an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The President of the NGO “Liberal Democratic League of Ukraine” emphasized that this support is very important for Taiwan, because not many countries supply weapons and other assistance there.

On the other hand, The states will help because for them, the security of Taiwan is the security of their first island chain. Therefore, there will be funding.

Another question is that there are problems, there is delay. Let's see how this unfolds further. The fact that Taiwan will be in the focus of the United States for a very long time is an obvious fact, this will not change,” Kharitonov noted.

Is the world's attention to Ukraine decreasing

According to Kharitonov, the opinion that world conflicts, in particular the situation in Taiwan, distract the West from the war in Ukraine is wrong. Our allies think strategically and view all wars, conflicts, and exacerbations as connected processes.

The biggest problem at present is that 2024 is the year of change of governments and systems. That is why we face so many different kinds of challenges. But to say that attention will be diverted, some problems will be in greater focus, and some in less focus is wrong thinking,” he emphasized.

Elections in Taiwan: the main thing

  • On Saturday, January 13, presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Taiwan. They were won by the pro-Western leader of Taiwan's leading Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Qingde. The party advocates for Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims.
  • With about 98% of the votes counted, Lai Qingde received 40.2% support.
  • In China, on the eve of the elections, Lai Qingde was called a “separatist” and was also accused of “rejecting calls for negotiations.” Beijing said that the new elections in Taiwan are a choice between “war and peace.” in view of China and Taiwan, is a “historical inevitability.” He also noted that this allegedly “lies in the main national interest” and this is “the desire of the people.”

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