VP Hsiao gives interview to US media

2025/12/04

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim recently gave an in-depth interview to the U.S. program War Room, hosted by Natalie Winters, aired Dec. 1 on U.S. platforms Rumble and Real America's Voice, according to the Presidential Office.
 
The vice president said that it was important that the U.S. understands that Taiwan is a steadfast defender of freedom. The diligence of Taiwanese society, especially the power of civil society and open government, has made Taiwan what it is today.
 
Taiwan's self-identity is not ethnic identity, but civic identity, related to the people's ability to participate in elections and choose their own leaders and government system, Hsiao stated. She noted the shared values and principles of the U.S are part of a common interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and respecting rules-based international order.
 
The vice president further spoke on freedom of navigation, trade, and social exchanges, saying these cannot be affected by force or coercion. She said there is also a common interest in prosperity, including the development of technologies that do not infringe on individual privacy and promote human progress, rather than being used as a tool of control by governments.
 
Hsiao noted that chip manufacturing company TSMC has invested in building a super-large wafer factory in Arizona to produce high-end chips is significant, as it will manufacture chips for use in U.S. automobiles and manufacturing. These will be used in Detroit and other parts of the United States in iPhones, various electronic products, AI data centers and computing equipment, contributing to U.S. manufacturing.
 
Taiwan will provide reliable, trustworthy, high-performance, and competitive components that will assist in the reindustrialization process, Hsiao said. Taiwan is also committed to building reliable supply chains, as no country can manufacture all the high-tech equipment needed alone.
 
Taiwanese companies' aspiration to become global companies and cooperating with the U.S. is an excellent way to contribute to the growth of U.S. manufacturing companies, and the development of technology, which benefits both sides.
 
Hsiao also spoke about the Chinese Communist Party, saying it focuses on three key areas in terms of psychological warfare: first, it denigrates democracy and democratically elected governments; secondly, it attacks individuals seen as a threat to their world view constantly making personal attacks on herself and President Lai and others. Thirdly, it seeks to divide Taiwan and the U.S. from the rest of the world, trying to promote the narrative that Taiwan has no friends and is isolated.
 
Taiwan continues to resist, Hsiao said, and is actively improving media literacy so its population can distinguish between facts and false information, strengthen confidence in the political system and the government and also strengthen partnership with the U.S. to prevent China from dividing or isolating Taiwan.  


Source:  Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)