(17 Jan 2025)
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Taipei, Taiwan – 17 January 2025
1. Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arriving at ceremony
2. Various of Pence witnessing signing ceremony and applauding
3. Wide of Pence giving speech
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"But as we gather today, we do so in the shadow here in Taiwan, of the increasing menacing aggression focused towards Taiwan by China. It’s deeply concerning to the American people and to freedom-loving people around the world."
5. Mid of guests
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"And now there is a broad and bipartisan agreement in our nation’s capital. The China today represents the greatest strategic and economic threat facing our nation and our allies in the 21st century."
7. Pence speaking
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"Our leaders have recognized that Taiwan is a crucial barrier to the expansion of communist influence, acknowledged that abandoning Taiwan and allowing it to fall into the hands of the Chinese Communist Party would not only betray our values, but it would endanger the security and prosperity of the United States and the free world."
9. Wide of Pence speaking
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"As China’s president has candidly admitted, his intention to annex Taiwan, I believe it’s more important than ever for freedom-loving people to remain steadfast in our support of Taiwan."
11. Wide of Pence speaking
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"Most concerning of all, the fall of Taiwan would likely spark a new nuclear arms race. Smaller Asian nations concerned about Chinese aggression would no longer be confident of American deterrence. American security commitments would be viewed as empty promises, destabilizing not only this region but the wider world. Ultimately, nations would feel they had no choice but to develop their own nuclear arsenal and increase the risk of global nuclear confrontation."
13. Photographers
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Mike Pence, Former U.S. Vice President:
"But I am convinced that America will never abandon our allies across the Pacific, and I call on the new administration in Washington D.C. and freedom-loving nations around the world to urgently renew our commitment for providing Taiwan with the support it needs to defend itself and its freedom."
15. Wide of guests applauding
16. Close of Pence shaking hands with guest
17. Pence leaving
STORYLINE:
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan on Friday, emphasizing America’s unwavering commitment to the self-governed island amid growing tensions with China.
Speaking at an event held by a private language institute in Taipei, Pence warned of dire global consequences if Taiwan were to fall under Chinese control.
"The fall of Taiwan would likely spark a new nuclear arms race," said Pence, adding that this would not only destabilize the region, but the entire world.
Pence called on the new administration in Washington, D.C., as well as other "freedom-loving nations" to urgently bolster support for Taiwan.
During his visit, Pence is expected to meet with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and key figures in the technology sector.
Pence’s trip underscores the United States’ enduring support for Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy, reaffirming the importance of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership in safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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