Davos Forum speech: “The fundamental interest is peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”
National Security Advisor Sullivan: “US-China artificial intelligence issue has also begun discussion”
U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken said in a speech at the Davos Forum on the 17th (local time) that the world economy needs peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
According to AFP, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post (SCMP), etc., Secretary Blinken mentioned logistics through the Taiwan Strait in his speech at the World Economic Forum Annual General Meeting held in Davos, Switzerland on this day, saying, “If a disruption occurs here, it will affect the entire world.” “It will have an impact,” he said.
Secretary Blinken then said, “This should be the last thing we do as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
He said, “The United States is committed to ensuring the maintenance of the status quo in Taiwan,” and warned of China’s use of force.
“Our fundamental interest is to ensure that peace and stability are maintained in the Taiwan Strait and that any differences between China and Taiwan are resolved peacefully,” Secretary of State Blinken said.
He also noted Taiwan’s role as a major semiconductor producer.
Secretary Blinken emphasized, “Taiwan is playing a big role globally (in the semiconductor field),” and “so many countries have an interest in maintaining peace and stability.”
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, speaking at the Davos Forum on this day, said that the U.S. and China are competing in many areas and that “we are seeking ways to manage that competition responsibly and strengthen diplomacy to reduce the risk of misjudgment.” .
Sullivan said the two sides are working to communicate in areas other than military dialogue.
“The United States and China will begin a new dialogue aimed at minimizing and managing the risks of artificial intelligence,” he said.
Source: Donga
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