"We understand that this can happen to us too": Taiwan's Foreign Minister Wu on Russia's war against Ukraine

He stated this on the air of Espreso TV.

“The war in Ukraine affects our thoughts here in Taiwan. We saw what an authoritarian country can do to a peaceful democracy. We witnessed how an authoritarian country showed contempt for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of another country. Our people see what is happening in Ukraine. We understand: it can happen to us as well. That is why the Taiwanese feel that they should stick together with the brave Ukrainian people. You see the powerful support that comes to Ukraine from us. We not only condemn Russia's actions, but in the future we will continue to fight side by side with Ukrainians against any aggression,” Wu said.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan emphasized that the Taiwanese take over the experience of the Ukrainians in confronting an authoritarian state.

“We also face aggression from the Chinese authoritarian regime. They threaten us in the same way that the Russians threaten Ukraine. We hope that we can learn from Ukraine how to defend ourselves. The lessons we have learned from your war are invaluable. We have realized that determination is very important. For us, the will to self-defense demonstrated by the Ukrainians was a surprise. This was reflected in the international support of Ukraine. It also allows Ukrainians to resist Russian aggression. I am happy to watch how the Ukrainians push the Russians out of their territory, inch by inch, city by city. Over time, the Ukrainians will be able to oust the Russians from their territory altogether. If the Taiwanese are as persistent, they will be able to resist any aggression from the opposite side of the Taiwan Strait,” he added.

• On October 21, US Naval Operations Commander Admiral Michael Gilday said that the US Navy should prepare for the start of a conflict in Taiwan this year or next, and not in 2027, as previously predicted.