Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi received a delegation of Japanese scholars Sept. 4 in Taipei City for in-depth discussions on topics spanning cross-strait issues, Taiwan-Japan relations and broader geopolitics.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the group was headed by Yasuhiro Matsuda, a professor at the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, and included eight other experts from prestigious universities in Japan.
Chen said China has escalated pressure on Taiwan in recent years, citing Beijing’s weaponization of administrative tools and flight information regions. Despite these challenges, Chen said Taiwan continues to implement an integrated diplomacy approach to expand cooperation with other countries.
Equally important, the deputy minister said, is the work to enhance trade relations with like-minded countries through the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project and Global Cooperation and Training Framework. He added that efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to contribute to regional peace and stability are also vital.
Given the highly complementary nature of Taiwan’s five trusted industry sectors and 13 strategic industries and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s 17 strategic sectors, Chen expected the two sides to expand policy discussions and cooperative exchanges in areas such as semiconductors, drones, economic security, industrial cooperation and multilateral issues.
As Japan is a GCTF and CPTPP member with great influence, Taiwan welcomes Japan playing a more proactive role in Indo-Pacific affairs, Chen said, calling on Japan to maintain its support for Taiwan’s expanded global participation.
In response, Matsuda thanked the deputy foreign minister for his hospitality and said the visit provided a great opportunity for the delegates to gain insight into cross-strait relations, Taiwan-Japan ties and Taiwan’s diplomatic policy. (SFC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the group was headed by Yasuhiro Matsuda, a professor at the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, and included eight other experts from prestigious universities in Japan.
Chen said China has escalated pressure on Taiwan in recent years, citing Beijing’s weaponization of administrative tools and flight information regions. Despite these challenges, Chen said Taiwan continues to implement an integrated diplomacy approach to expand cooperation with other countries.
Equally important, the deputy minister said, is the work to enhance trade relations with like-minded countries through the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project and Global Cooperation and Training Framework. He added that efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to contribute to regional peace and stability are also vital.
Given the highly complementary nature of Taiwan’s five trusted industry sectors and 13 strategic industries and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s 17 strategic sectors, Chen expected the two sides to expand policy discussions and cooperative exchanges in areas such as semiconductors, drones, economic security, industrial cooperation and multilateral issues.
As Japan is a GCTF and CPTPP member with great influence, Taiwan welcomes Japan playing a more proactive role in Indo-Pacific affairs, Chen said, calling on Japan to maintain its support for Taiwan’s expanded global participation.
In response, Matsuda thanked the deputy foreign minister for his hospitality and said the visit provided a great opportunity for the delegates to gain insight into cross-strait relations, Taiwan-Japan ties and Taiwan’s diplomatic policy. (SFC-E)
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