Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joanne Ou speaks at a news conference in Taipei on May 11. In Taipei, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked Washington for supporting Taiwan’s participation in international affairs and having donated it 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccines. Ou also asserted the nation’s sovereignty. The government has been cautiously handling cross-strait relations based on a steady and practical attitude, while defending its liberal democracy and striving for more opportunities to participate in international affairs, Ou said. The ministry would continue to work closely with the US and deepen bilateral partnerships based on firm foundations, she said.

Source: Taipei Times July 07, 2021 15:56 UTC