US Senators Affirm Taiwan's Right to Freedom Amidst China's 'One China Policy' Concerns

US Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan

• 🇺🇸 A delegation of US senators, including Roger Wicker and Deb Fischer, visited Taiwan to understand its needs and concerns.
• 💬 Senator Wicker conveyed a message of commitment and long-term friendship from the US Congress to Taiwan.
• 🗣️ He emphasized that a free country like Taiwan has the absolute right to remain free and preserve self-determination.

China's Reaction and Policy Stance

• 🇨🇳 The Chinese foreign ministry protested the visit, stating it undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• ⚠️ Beijing views the visit as sending a gravely wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces.
• 🏛️ The visit is seen as a breach of China's 'One China Policy', which claims Taiwan as its own territory.

Taiwan's Defense and Economic Goals

• 📈 The US delegation acknowledged Taiwan's goal to increase national defense spending to over 3% of its economy by next year and 5% by the end of the decade.
• 👏 The senators expressed admiration for Taiwan's economic achievements and wished for its continued success.