Taiwan Security Quotes

But if the Chinese mainland, the PRC, attacked Taiwan, we'd be obligated to come to their aid.

There is a great deal of concern in the Chinese military that Taiwan's reunification with China is drifting further and further away.

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to monitor the situation in the Taiwan Strait very carefully to help ensure Taiwan is not forced into a position which would endanger its freedom or its democracy.

America has made it very clear in several administrations that if there is an attack by China on Taiwan, the United States is very likely to resist.

Ultimately, China may use force to push for unification with Taiwan, a scenario we all must work to prevent.

A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.

Of course, in principle, they're against it. We are the ones that keep asking them what they think about it. I think their basic concern is a land-based missile defense of Taiwan hooked into the American communications and other systems, which in effect would make Taiwan then an outpost of the United States. That is a concern they frequently express. A missile defense shield of the United States, while they may not like it, it is not a big obstacle to our relationship.