Name: 副總統蕭美琴罕見現身歐洲議會演說 國際挺台來到新高度/蕭美琴IPAC峰會演說 中駐歐盟使團氣炸喊「強烈憤慨、堅決反對」/感謝YT頻道「新聞硬邦邦」授權使用畫面｜20251108｜
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The subjunctive

And colleagues, you have all noticed that we have very special guests today among us.

Since we founded ITAC in 2020, we have worked to raise the profile of Taiba in celebration of their vibrant democracy, but

also in solidarity against the Beijing's race oppression and for the sake of prosperity and stability of our economies and the wider world.

We have always taken the view that the discussion surrounding Taiwan should include people of Taiwan and especially the Taiwan's legitimacy, democratic or less.

This is why we are so pleased and honored.

We were so pleased to meet President Lai and Vice President Xiao during our last summit in Ipeney and it is why we are deeply privileged today to have with us the Foreign Minister Li, Ambassador Shedding and so many other representatives of the Taiwanese government, but

including and especially the Vice President of Taiwan Xiao.

People, today we have the honor of welcoming the Vice President for an historic address because it is the first time ever a senior member of the Taiwanese government is speaking in foreign legacy.

Many of us have met and had the pleasure of having met remarkable CRBT already when we were in Taipei Summit.

With a distinguished career in diplomacy and public service, Shia Bikhi has considerably shown her commitment to strengthening democratic values and international cooperation.

She previously served as Taiwan's Representative to the United States and before that as a legislature in the Legislative gap.

Her international experience, including a background in United States and advanced studies in political science, equipped her with a unique perspective on global affairs and Taiwan's role in the world stage.

Given her leadership at the critical moment, we are privileged to have her here today with us and hear her insights and the vision for the future.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Vice President thank you.

Thank you, ipec, for the privilege of being here in the European Parliament.

This means so much to us, so much to the people of Kagawa.

From my first meeting with you three years ago when I hosted a reception for IPAC in Washington D.C.

to our gathering in Brussels, in Taipei and now in Brussels.

I've always felt a unique bond with IPEC where our shared commitment to upholding democratic values and sustaining peace has brought us together.

I bring greetings from the people of Taiwan and I stand here not only as a representative of a government, but

as a voice for a society deeply committed to the same ideals that animate the parliaments of democracy around the world.

In an era marked by increasing fragmentation, volatility and rising authoritarianism, this gathering affirms something vital that democracies, even when far apart, are not alone.

We are not alone in our challenges and Most importantly, we are not alone in our responsibility to act.

Being here in Brussels, let me begin by speaking about Taiwan and Europe.

We may differ in culture and history, but our partnership is rooted in common ground.

At Renske, we are pluralistic societies that value open discourse, accountable governance, fair elections and freedom of belief and expression.

We believe truth is not dictated by algorithm or autocrats and that international rules are not a menu.

They are the foundation for peaceful coexistence.

Europe has defended freedom under fire and Taiwan has built democracy under pressure.

These different histories lead to a shared commitment in peace, dignity and resilience.

Our democracies are not perfect, but they are open.

And they do not require loyalty to a strong man, but

As democracies, we believe that free political and economic systems deliver prosperity and growth.

They're strategic anchors for democracies seeking security and profits.

This summit is more than a European forum.

It brings together members from across regions who recognize the urgent and shared issues that confront open societies everywhere.

We are facing an expanding, coordinated and evolving set of threats and challenges.

Military pressure and gray zone coercion.

Cyber attacks and information disinformation campaigns.

Economic leverage used to extract political compliance.

Infrastructure sabotage, physical and digital foreign interference targeting unity and public trust.

Many of these threats originate from state based actors following a common playbook seeking to expand influence by dividing, destabilizing and discrediting democratic systems.

We must understand that we're in a long term context, not for dominance, but

for the preservation of rules based international order rooted in peaceful cooperation, not in force nor coercion.

In light of intensifying military and security pressure from China in our region, Taiwan is committed to increasing our defense investment targeting 5% of GDP by 2030.

But we also know that security is not just about military strength.

What some in this part of the world call total defense, we call home of society resilience.

It means involving all sectors of our society, from cyber defense and emergency response to civil preparedness.

Here are vivid examples of some challenges we faced in 2033.

Taiwan's undersea cables connected offshore islands were cut, disrupting vital communications and emergency service.

Our institutions and networks that manage data and connect our people face daily and persistent cyber attacks.

Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere around the world, including right here in Brussels.

They are tests of our resilience and they require concerted efforts in response.

So we are building backup satellite communication systems, training communities for emergency responses hardening infrastructure against cyber and kinetic threats investing in energy resilience and smart grids developing civic education that fosters media literacy and critical thinking.

We are also aligning local and national governments, private industry and civic institutions and coordinated contingency plan.

Because whether we are dealing with provocations or natural disasters, cohesion is a forceful we're eager to share and learn from partners because resilience is stronger when it is done together.

Now let me turn to economic resilience, a shared priority.

In recent years, the world has been rocked by a pandemic, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical pressures.

We've all learned that economic security is national security.

Taiwan and our partners around the world are diversifying supply chains, investing in strategic sectors and reducing vulnerabilities.

Back in the 1980s, a Dutch company called Philips was a major founding stakeholder of Taiwan's flagship chip maker, called tsmc.

Today TSMC invests and partners across Europe with a robust supply chain of design, materials and high end industrial equipment.

They are mutually reinforcing endeavors that cannot be achieved in isolation.

Europe remains Taiwan's top source of foreign direct investment.

Together we are building a reliable technology for such a rooted interest, transparency and democratic values.

But semiconductors are only one piece of global economic resilience.

Taiwan is working with partners around the world to strengthen reliable ecosystems in other critical areas, including pharmaceutical ingredients, biomedical supplies, energy technologies, AI defense industries, next generation telecommunications and more.

They are the backbone of a secure and resilient global economy, especially as we transition into the AI Digital era.

Taiwan's contributions go beyond manufacturing.

We bring high standards, open partnerships and deep technical know how.

We believe the next generation of global supply chains must be transparent, secure and aligned with democratic values.

It is indispensable to the global conversation on peace, prosperity and the future of democracy.

Taiwan matters to the world for at least 34 reasons.

First of all, we are a thriving democracy.

Taiwan proves that democracy can thrive in Asia.

Despite pressures inside and out, we continue to hold free elections, safeguard civil liberties and support pluralism in our society.

We have demonstrated that democracy can be a choice that works wherever people are free to make it.

Secondly, Taiwan plays an important role in the interconnected global technology supply chain.

We are a critical global economic player.

We make chips and components that power Your phones, cars, medical devices and defense systems.

Taiwan also produces computers and servers that enable your AI data centers to function.

As Professor Igata just emphasized, cross train stability is not only a regional concern, it is a cornerstone of global prosperity.

And Taiwan's role in preserving peace and maintaining economic continuity in this vital corridor cannot be overstated.

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副總統蕭美琴罕見現身歐洲議會演說國際挺台來到新高度/蕭美琴IPAC峰會演說中駐歐盟使團氣炸喊「強烈憤慨、堅決反對」/感謝YT頻道「新聞硬邦邦」授權使用畫面｜20251108｜

commitment

privilege

vital

critical

副總統蕭美琴罕見現身歐洲議會演說 國際挺台來到新高度/蕭美琴IPAC峰會演說 中駐歐盟使團氣炸喊「強烈憤慨、堅決反對」/感謝YT頻道「新聞硬邦邦」授權使用畫面｜20251108｜

commitment

privilege

vital

critical

副總統蕭美琴罕見現身歐洲議會演說國際挺台來到新高度/蕭美琴IPAC峰會演說中駐歐盟使團氣炸喊「強烈憤慨、堅決反對」/感謝YT頻道「新聞硬邦邦」授權使用畫面｜20251108｜