Tsai Ing-wen Quotes

One of the issues that I've raised on the Foreign Relations Committee, and I raised it when Secretary Locke came for his confirmation hearing, is, you know, it is in our benefit to develop a workable, positive formula with China.

It remains to be seen whether the more optimistic scenario for Sino-American relations can be realised. Much rests on the shoulders of the two leaders: Obama on this score has so far been disappointing; the early signs are that Xi is a highly confident leader who thinks big.

If you want to treat China as an enemy, you have a much better chance of making them an enemy than if you treat them as a potential friend.

The Finnish way of dealing with Russia, whatever the situation, is that we will be very decisive to show what we don't like, where the red line is.

A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

Nowhere is it written that there must be conflict between the United States and China.

Clearly, the Chinese know that we want a good relationship with them.

The goal of Australian foreign policy should be to promote the maximum harmony between the U.S. and China.

We won’t be very successful with the Chinese leadership [on human rights issues] if we’re in their face all the time.

The most important relationship in the world is the U. S. - China relationship.

Frankly I'm a bit concerned when it comes to U.S.-China relations.

We want the U.S. to have constructive and stable relations with China. That makes it much easier for us. Then we don't have to choose sides.

We all know there are vast differences between Trump and Trudeau as people, but we need to separate that from the pursuit of the mutual interests of the United States and Canada.

Maintaining a positive working relationship with Mexico's leadership will also be crucial to increasing communication and trade. I plan to personally maintain those relationships.

I want to use the good name of my father George Bush to build a better relationship between the U.S. and China. There are so many misunderstandings and there is a lot to do.

If you treat China like a foe, surely she will become one.

Musharraf is a good man and wants to improve relations with India.

We have reiterated on many occasions that China wishes to establish and develop long-term, good-neighbourly and friendly relations with all countries in south Asia.

The United States is a strong and ardent ally of Israel. The fact of the matter is that friends can disagree. I think what's important is that world leaders are able to sit down with one another, have frank conversations and move forward.

The U.S.-China relationship, of course, has elements of both cooperation and competition.

As the United States shapes and carries out its policies toward Muslim countries, it should do so with Turkey at its side.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, China-U.S. relationship has on the whole enjoyed steady growth. Since President Obama took office, we have maintained close contact through exchange of visits, meetings, telephone conversations and letters.

India is a global power and an important partner with whom we are building an intense, broad and enduring relationship.

So China will be having to make some choices as to whose side it wants to be on. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a major improvement in our relationship with them, if they choose correctly.

I am keen to maintain very good relations and develop the relationship with the United States.