US Republican group affirms peace through strengthBy Chen Yun and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe Republican Study Committee (RSC) delegation recognizes that the security threats that Taiwan faces are real and firmly believes in the principle of “maintaining peace through strength,” US Representative Zachary Nunn said at a meeting with President William Lai (賴清德) at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Taiwan’s democratic system is a deliberate choice that warrants sustained international support, said Nunn, chair of the RSC’s National Security Task Force and head of the delegation. Photo courtesy of the Presidential OfficeHe reiterated that the “peace through strength” principle could be extended beyond military considerations to include economic policy. Lai said that China’s intensified military exercises and “gray zone” operations around Taiwan have seriously undermined regional peace and stability. He framed Taiwan’s response as a strategic lesson: deterrence depends on strength, and strength, in turn, is rooted in long-term resilience.

Source: Taipei Times April 07, 2026 17:13 UTC