Taiwan neutral on US presidential vote, MOFA saysBy Lin Chia-nan and Hsieh Chun-lin / Staff reportersThe government is neutral regarding the US presidential election result, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday, adding that it is in close communication with the US about further arms sales. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joanne Ou speaks at a regular news conference at the ministry in Taipei yesterday. Whichever party wins the presidential election, Taiwan would continue to deepen bilateral partnerships in various areas, she said. The military remains prepared to monitor the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the region, he said. Asked about the possible sale, Ou said the foreign ministry would wait until it receives the US’ formal notification to brief the public.

Source: Taipei Times November 03, 2020 15:56 UTC