(30 Jul 2024)
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Taipei, Taiwan – 30 July 2024
1. Wide of Inter Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) news conference in Taipei
2. Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao walking to podium
3. Journalists taking notes
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan Vice President:
"Halfway around the world, athletes from all over are competing in the Paris Olympics. But the Olympic Games are not only about competition, they are about excellence, respect and friendship. I believe the same spirit also resonates here at the IPAC Summit in Taipei, where we feel the bond of solidarity for freedom, inclusion and friendship."
5. Journalists taking notes
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan Vice President:
"Once again thank you IPAC members for your dedication to working together in facing some of the most pressing challenges on the world today. Thank you for demonstrating that Taiwan is not alone."
7. Journalist asking question
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Reinhard Bütikofer, Member of the European Parliament:
"I’m not saying we have any intention to even think about toppling China, but when China pursues intentions to topple our democratic order, we fight back."
9. Journalist asking question
10. SOUNDBITE: (English) Reinhard Bütikofer, Member of the European Parliament:
"As far as I know, Taiwan has already paid 19 billion for arms bought in the United States that have not been delivered. So, maybe. Mr. Trump should look up these facts."
11. Wide news conference
12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Peter Kenilorea, MP from Solomon Islands:
"This gives me great pleasure to formally announce enlargement of the inter parliamentary alliance on China, IPAC. As of today, six new countries have officially joined the Alliance. The countries are as follows; Colombia, Uruguay, Malawi, the Gambia, Iraq, and of course my own nation Solomon Islands."
13. Hsiao shaking hands with the members of IPAC
14. Hsiao leaving
STORYLINE:
Taiwan’s Vice President, Bi-Khim Hsiao, on Tuesday emphasized the shared spirit of solidarity, freedom, and friendship at a China-focused summit in Taipei, likening it to the values celebrated at the Paris Olympic Games.
The summit, attended by members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), served as a platform for international cooperation against common challenges posed by China’s geopolitical actions.
In her address, Hsiao expressed gratitude to the IPAC members for their united efforts in tackling some of today’s most pressing global issues.
"Taiwan is not alone," she declared, acknowledging the collective support demonstrated at the summit.
German lawmaker Reinhard Bütikofer reinforced this sentiment, stating that IPAC members are committed to resisting any attempts by China to undermine the democratic order.
"I’m not saying we have any intention to even think about toppling China, but when China pursues intentions to topple our democratic order, we fight back," Bütikofer said.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested in a recent interview that Taiwan should pay for its defense provided by the United States.
Bütikofer countered Trump’s remarks by pointing out that Taiwan has already paid $19 billion for arms purchased from the U.S., which have yet to be delivered.
"Trump should look up the facts," Bütikofer asserted.
Solomon Islands lawmaker Peter Kenilorea announced that six new countries have formally joined IPAC, further expanding the alliance’s global reach and influence.
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