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Taiwan Urges International Community to Prioritize Cross-Strait Peace and Stability

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The Republic of Taiwan is calling on the international community to pay close attention to the importance of cross-strait peace and stability, as reaffirmed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump during the Japan-US summit held in Tokyo on October 28, 2025. The meeting marked the first Japan-US summit since Prime Minister Takaichi took office, and both sides agreed to oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force and coercion. Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, expressed gratitude to the US and Japan for their continued support of Taiwan's security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Japan-US summit emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, with both sides opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force and coercion.
  • The meeting marked the first Japan-US summit since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office, demonstrating a continued commitment to regional security.
  • Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, thanked the US and Japan for their concrete actions in support of Taiwan's security.
  • Taiwan's cabinet has actively called for international attention to cross-strait peace and stability during various high-profile international occasions.
  • Taiwan's Four Pillars of Peace action plan aims to enhance its self-defense capabilities and deepen exchanges and cooperation with friendly countries and allies.
  • The maintenance of cross-strait peace and stability is crucial to the security and prosperity of the world.

Statistics:

  • October 28, 2025: The Japan-US summit was held in Tokyo, Japan, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump in attendance.
  • October 21, 2025: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet was inaugurated.
  • 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit: Priority was given to cross-strait peace and stability as an international concern.
  • 20th East Asia Summit: The importance of maintaining cross-strait peace and stability was reiterated.

Sources:

  • Republic of Taiwan -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
  • "MIL OSI China News" (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2025 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com

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