President Tsai then mentioned that China has increasingly stepped up its pressure on Taiwan in many ways, undermining the status quo and having a negative impact on peace and prosperity in East Asia. But Taiwan will not stop its efforts to maintain the status quo, nor will bow to pressure. She also called on her visitors to speak out for and lend their support to Taiwan.
The president further stated that, in addition to people-to-people friendship ties, Taiwan and Japan share strategic and security interests. Both countries are also supporters of freedom, democracy, and human rights. Given the recent changes to the regional security status quo, the president said she hopes for enhanced interactions and exchanges with Japan so that the two countries can address regional changes and challenges together.
【Source: Office of the President】