WEBVTT 00:03.140 --> 00:07.600 What. So by one as it deals with the aftermath of the shocking 00:07.630 --> 00:09.260 magnitude six point four. 00:09.800 --> 00:12.680 Earthquake and for boys six a claim 63 lives. 00:13.280 --> 00:14.940 Image of 550 one. 00:15.700 --> 00:19.510 Now was in the city of tyne on a were I lived for seven months 00:19.870 --> 00:22.970 you have a really special place in my heart for the people of planet. 00:23.690 --> 00:24.830 And so saddened. 00:25.410 --> 00:29.100 You hear about the damage that the earthquake wreak and I know 00:29.100 --> 00:32.350 I'm joined with my colleagues of the sub committee and continuing. 00:33.310 --> 00:35.940 To support taiwan in this difficult time. 00:36.890 --> 00:40.090 Today. We celebrate I was democracy. 00:40.760 --> 00:44.690 Given its recent presidential and parliamentary elections in january. 00:45.510 --> 00:49.480 In this regional context and once free and fair elections vibrant 00:49.480 --> 00:53.750 free market economy and open society. It's definitely set an 00:53.750 --> 00:56.330 example for the region and for the world. 00:57.530 --> 01:00.730 With the democratic progressive party pee pee pee victory. 01:01.360 --> 01:05.230 The party has won its first ever absolute majority in the legislative un. 01:06.510 --> 01:10.650 Which until about witches until now they controlled by the warming died. 01:11.380 --> 01:12.110 Can T. 01:12.720 --> 01:14.340 Present like side in one. 01:15.050 --> 01:19.320 We'll also be try was first female president I think that's pretty exciting. 01:20.380 --> 01:23.630 This third peaceful transfer of executive powers an indication 01:23.740 --> 01:24.950 of the maturation. 01:25.490 --> 01:26.840 Of taiwan's democracy. 01:27.830 --> 01:28.980 The recent election. 01:29.810 --> 01:32.020 Because that's the United States with more opportunities. 01:32.600 --> 01:36.640 To improve our political security and economic relationship with taiwan. 01:37.770 --> 01:41.460 We're here to par south the priority. So present elect size that 01:41.460 --> 01:45.810 administration understand the prospects and potential for the U.S. 01:45.810 --> 01:47.920 high one in the cross rate relationships. 01:48.530 --> 01:52.220 And to discuss how the United States can continue to honor our 01:52.220 --> 01:53.430 commitments to taiwan. 01:54.370 --> 01:56.920 I look 40 hearing from our distinguished witnesses and these 01:56.920 --> 01:57.710 important issues. 01:58.560 --> 02:02.320 The cross strait relationship has been relatively stable under 02:02.380 --> 02:04.560 the sitting lomond a president. 02:05.270 --> 02:06.930 What a acting in jail. 02:07.700 --> 02:11.030 As a mach tests rise to build closer relationships with china 02:11.380 --> 02:12.510 especially in trade. 02:13.560 --> 02:17.270 To his credit present Ma negotiated the economic cooperation 02:17.270 --> 02:19.250 framework agreement E see FAA. 02:19.880 --> 02:21.250 With channing 20 talent. 02:21.850 --> 02:25.110 And displayed the way for taiwan's expanded trade ties under 02:25.110 --> 02:27.880 some or economic cooperation cream it's with new Zealand. 02:28.790 --> 02:30.230 And singapore him. 02:30.920 --> 02:34.300 The suspension on the crust they creighton services agreement. 02:34.410 --> 02:35.190 She I essay. 02:35.910 --> 02:40.820 As a result of domestic protests in 24teen may have indirectly 02:40.920 --> 02:43.780 contributed to china's tightening on for the creative amos between 02:43.780 --> 02:45.300 taiwan and other countries. 02:46.120 --> 02:50.030 Was slow economic development and kept potential due to political 02:50.030 --> 02:53.990 constraints and heavy reliance on trade. I look forward to hearing 02:53.990 --> 02:57.740 from our distinguished pales especially our administration witness 02:57.930 --> 03:01.450 about taiwan's economic and trade prospects and how the United 03:01.450 --> 03:04.590 States can help taiwan overcome some of these challenges. 03:05.910 --> 03:09.430 I also worry about the potential for cross straits stability. 03:09.990 --> 03:12.570 As shed it has not hesitated to remind us. 03:13.110 --> 03:16.080 That it's still wanted to use military force against taiwan. 03:16.820 --> 03:21.480 Of notre it continues to press president elect side and are administration 03:21.480 --> 03:24.040 to acknowledge 99ty two consensus. 03:25.240 --> 03:27.570 Something president Ma has appeared to. 03:28.360 --> 03:31.590 Pres uh likes. I will contain a faced pressure here given her 03:31.590 --> 03:33.620 party's own interpretation of the agreement. 03:34.580 --> 03:36.150 Despite her underscoring. 03:36.720 --> 03:40.100 A excuse me for this part of that despite her if underscoring 03:40.160 --> 03:44.690 for a intention to maintain the status quo and saying there will 03:44.720 --> 03:47.430 be provocation and there will be surprises. 03:48.220 --> 03:49.780 We cannot say the same for china. 03:50.760 --> 03:55.040 A steady stream of ruts toward chat Thai was national security 03:55.420 --> 03:58.000 are an everyday reality for taiwan and its people. 03:58.560 --> 04:02.990 And I hope Arpels can shed light on how we can continued to support 04:02.990 --> 04:05.980 taiwan security under the taiwan relations act. 04:06.660 --> 04:08.770 And through increased crease cooperation. 04:09.780 --> 04:14.100 I admire outgoing president law and all that he was able to accomplish 04:14.100 --> 04:14.750 for taiwan. 04:15.470 --> 04:18.650 I look for to seeing how we can continue to work with was inside 04:19.060 --> 04:22.230 the mutual benefit of the United States and taiwan. 04:23.100 --> 04:24.950 Members of congress of all we shared. 04:25.590 --> 04:30.070 A up have strong interests in supporting taiwan's security and democracy. 04:30.610 --> 04:33.950 Having lived there for two years myself while serving a church mission. 04:34.640 --> 04:36.190 I am one of its big supporters. 04:37.070 --> 04:38.140 Hopefully its biggest. 04:39.240 --> 04:40.500 In a time when taiwan. 04:41.060 --> 04:44.420 Presence in the an international when it is costly being threatened. 04:44.930 --> 04:48.710 At a time when taiwan's security is not assured from portion 04:48.710 --> 04:52.390 and potential attacks I'd are german astray should to continue 04:52.390 --> 04:53.480 to support taiwan. 04:54.460 --> 04:57.930 We must prioritize tie was active and meaningful participation 04:57.930 --> 05:01.820 on the global stage insurance self defense capabilities. 05:02.730 --> 05:06.680 And it's of are are sufficient and assure that its economy continues 05:06.680 --> 05:10.170 to grow by Broadway and compete with other major powers in the region. 05:11.630 --> 05:15.460 Members. Doesn't today or what of you commit it to submit written 05:15.460 --> 05:18.210 state miss to be included in the official hearing record. 05:18.860 --> 05:21.450 Without objection the caring record will remain open for five 05:21.450 --> 05:25.080 calendar days to allow for state miss question's an extremist 05:25.080 --> 05:27.520 material subject to the like publication in the rules. 05:28.340 --> 05:32.840 And I'm gonna recognise chevron weiss and then ranking member sure. 05:34.360 --> 05:37.210 Oh thank you very much chairman seven and um. 05:37.760 --> 05:41.400 But if or say of the half of world war members here. We will 05:41.430 --> 05:42.610 there's is a time haven't. 05:43.340 --> 05:45.690 Then into a lot and our hearts go out to them. 05:46.320 --> 05:49.890 To the people of of tied to a tie one to the victims of this 05:49.890 --> 05:51.090 earthquake 50 nine. 05:51.710 --> 05:55.230 Of their a show for hundreds and hundreds of been injured commercial. 05:56.780 --> 05:59.960 There's a great knowledge here in the United States in terms 05:59.960 --> 06:05.300 of how much of taiwanese. So go-to the rescue with volunteers 06:05.300 --> 06:06.030 all the world. 06:06.570 --> 06:10.210 After international incidents so whatever an earthquake. Or some 06:10.210 --> 06:14.850 other disaster pitch and we so how quickly of the a sorties but 06:14.850 --> 06:16.500 also adequately the volunteers. 06:17.010 --> 06:20.020 Rushed to the Shane to begin to rescue pickles so. 06:21.650 --> 06:25.350 We've traveled than our committee together since i've been Sherman 06:25.350 --> 06:27.330 of trouble three times down to tie one. 06:28.190 --> 06:32.740 And in the last three years and we visited country polish on 06:32.770 --> 06:37.030 and the We're visiting the teigen as I mentioned to him down. 06:37.790 --> 06:41.610 Type air corsin and we're just over started to see the structure 06:42.080 --> 06:45.150 but to the American people stand by the taiwanese people in their 06:45.150 --> 06:45.890 time of made. 06:46.780 --> 06:49.210 And we're ready to assist in any way we can. 06:50.660 --> 06:54.910 I won the is one of our most important friends to us from here 06:54.910 --> 06:58.360 in the asia pacific and I know that to supporting to wonders 06:58.360 --> 06:59.140 a critical issue. 06:59.660 --> 07:01.240 For members of for Hearst with it. 07:02.270 --> 07:06.120 Has chairman i've made the strengthening of this relationship 07:06.120 --> 07:08.580 or to one one of the committees to per orders. 07:09.610 --> 07:13.590 I want to gain congratulate the people of taiwan for their free 07:13.590 --> 07:14.660 and fair elections. 07:15.320 --> 07:20.720 Last month attacked the us entire one share or a very important commitment. 07:21.590 --> 07:22.790 To democracy. 07:23.390 --> 07:26.160 Boom ooh one rides PS the rolled Wall. 07:27.200 --> 07:29.160 These values I think servers of that route. 07:30.350 --> 07:32.210 To the U.S. tie one relationship. 07:32.780 --> 07:35.090 And I think the election demonstrated. 07:35.680 --> 07:40.620 Restraints and vibrancy of towards democracy here for their democratic system. 07:41.300 --> 07:44.390 A whole fully serving as a model for other countries in the region. 07:45.470 --> 07:49.070 Last year chairman sam and joining me is oh set in the brother 07:49.070 --> 07:51.050 delegation where we spent some time. 07:51.860 --> 07:55.360 In Taipei working to strengthen the U.S. taiwan relationship. 07:55.360 --> 07:56.610 We met with them. 07:57.540 --> 08:01.070 The sitting protestant moment. We met with passion uncollected 08:01.070 --> 08:02.490 doctor side taking one. 08:03.320 --> 08:07.100 And as the taiwan government changes hands during his transition period. 08:07.100 --> 08:11.210 It's important that the U.S. continues to emphasize its stead 08:11.210 --> 08:12.980 fresca met to try one. 08:13.850 --> 08:15.820 And that the um. 08:16.940 --> 08:20.940 The players into one also um make responsible decisions that 08:20.940 --> 08:24.130 are in the best interest of the people of taiwan. 08:25.300 --> 08:29.450 Is stable and prosperous taiwan is so of course is about a centrist 08:29.450 --> 08:33.520 in a station that is war I look for to working closely with present 08:33.520 --> 08:37.870 jewel excised of government to strengthen all aspects of the 08:37.870 --> 08:40.430 us to one bilateral relationship. 08:41.470 --> 08:45.180 Andy in particular I have a struck creating. 08:45.860 --> 08:49.470 And she has a lot of long but I have to cook for the to taiwan's 08:49.470 --> 08:51.680 inclusion into the trench pacific partnership. 08:52.200 --> 08:56.870 Taiwan's economic security used just as important position physical 08:56.970 --> 09:01.300 security sewitch inclusion in the second round of the agreement 09:01.610 --> 09:04.410 will be critical to taiwan's stability. 09:04.930 --> 09:06.820 And I know that doctored sigh will. 09:07.330 --> 09:11.050 Will be well aim to do the work in taiwan needed to shears with 09:11.050 --> 09:14.950 began a bilateral investment agreement with United States with 09:14.950 --> 09:15.720 an eye toward. 09:16.320 --> 09:16.920 Keep it be. 09:17.750 --> 09:20.590 And so wang kirsty administration to work with a new government 09:20.590 --> 09:24.470 to create a passport a four to one to be integrated into these 09:24.470 --> 09:25.090 trade deals. 09:25.750 --> 09:29.220 I'm also committed to upholding the letter and spirit of the 09:29.220 --> 09:33.670 taiwan relations act which shares under under pin the relationship 09:33.670 --> 09:40.890 mal force 47 years last year are we worked tirelessly uh to pressure 09:40.890 --> 09:43.330 the administration to finally falls through. 09:44.070 --> 09:49.320 With the arms sales that it it promised to a one to the sales 09:49.320 --> 09:53.130 were finally set in motion in december. But I remember an remain 09:53.130 --> 09:57.190 deeply skeptical about the administration's polite is stick needlessly drag-out. 09:57.560 --> 09:58.960 The arm sales. 09:59.470 --> 10:04.260 Process for taiwan show or the next year bst multi us in taiwan. 10:04.820 --> 10:10.550 A will be working on these types of issues and I think that chairman 10:10.550 --> 10:14.740 salmon again. And the he's will among astronomers friends of 10:14.740 --> 10:18.600 the taiwanese people. I also think current cover from brad Sherman 10:18.600 --> 10:21.660 any other members of this committee for their in gauge but on 10:21.660 --> 10:24.510 the issue of tie one afford hearing from which. 10:26.660 --> 10:31.700 The future recognizes ranking member miss sharman on. It. Yeah. 10:32.420 --> 10:37.060 Yes. German aq folding these hearings to know we have a classified 10:37.060 --> 10:40.600 briefing for the full committee on the same subject is these 10:40.600 --> 10:44.710 hearings and then I know the we a vote so of or a limited amount 10:44.710 --> 10:46.920 of time. I'm here in this room. 10:47.720 --> 10:52.960 On our part shows go up to the people of taiwan and mind join 10:52.960 --> 10:56.320 with your state and the statement of our will for committee cheer. 10:56.970 --> 11:01.310 In sympathy for the people of to one where this disasters because 11:01.310 --> 11:06.980 60 of lives them as a Sherman the noted to the people of by one 11:06.980 --> 11:10.580 or they are given again and again when they're seine a disaster 11:10.610 --> 11:12.040 elsewhere in the world. 11:12.560 --> 11:17.920 Yeah. Uh I'm Wall be a regime in beijing is currently engaged 11:17.920 --> 11:21.570 in a concerted effort to restrict human rights. We look only 11:21.570 --> 11:23.640 apply one of the country where. 11:24.170 --> 11:28.860 Democracy for issues and we will once again see the peaceful 11:29.110 --> 11:32.530 and democratic transfer power from one party to another. 11:33.350 --> 11:37.110 The United States is a strong interest in supporting of the people 11:37.110 --> 11:40.320 of tie one that and they're in those interests are in tirana 11:40.320 --> 11:42.080 and in the taiwan relations act. 11:42.800 --> 11:46.690 Which is an important statement of that the U.S. trees all fall 11:46.960 --> 11:50.110 that the The people of taiwan will um. 11:50.940 --> 11:55.800 Uh be able to determine the their own fate up permanently and peacefully. 11:56.730 --> 12:00.120 Occur message should be that the United States believes of our 12:00.120 --> 12:03.010 of of dialog uh in weedy up. 12:03.660 --> 12:07.930 Unequivocally supports the right hopeful the people of taiwan 12:08.000 --> 12:09.590 on to determine their own fate. 12:10.540 --> 12:15.390 I'm in that spirit to miss chairman the I thank you for bringing 12:15.390 --> 12:18.100 up the tie one able support act. 12:18.750 --> 12:22.970 Yeah I think the administration before finally delivering the 12:22.970 --> 12:24.050 freedom crickets.. Um. 12:24.840 --> 12:32.920 Um. Alone lawler commitment to are friends of taiwan should not 12:32.950 --> 12:35.790 be doubted the Uh. 12:36.340 --> 12:41.090 Uh I was so very impressed to to meet the doctors society of 12:41.270 --> 12:46.000 when she was in a position on the trip of led light Sherman release. 12:46.820 --> 12:50.910 Um. The end of i've can often end. 12:51.540 --> 12:57.670 Up for it people of high one will rejoice when they inaugurated 12:57.710 --> 13:02.250 their first to woven president to what and it is JuJu way that 13:02.280 --> 13:08.250 I look for to the American people of experiencing a just a year later.. Um. 13:08.970 --> 13:14.740 Um. And uh I know the people of why why not. 13:15.410 --> 13:19.340 Can I will enjoy living under will the president ted and uh. 13:19.870 --> 13:22.390 I know my constituents look for detroit is well.. All-New. 13:23.010 --> 13:28.990 All-new. I look forward to hearing the Halle. We yup can the 13:29.380 --> 13:33.690 helpful a diversified of the economy. If Thai one so with this 13:33.690 --> 13:38.810 less a reliant on hand painted drawn and subject to manipulation 13:38.810 --> 13:41.360 by the people's republic of china. 13:41.950 --> 13:46.060 I support tie one joining tee pee. Pee. If that's what the people 13:46.060 --> 13:48.600 of china want but the people of taiwan want. 13:49.430 --> 13:52.730 What I don't support is the United States. Joining pee pee pee. 13:54.080 --> 13:55.280 A and of. 13:55.990 --> 14:00.630 I will avoid outbid every candidate for president that's able 14:00.660 --> 14:03.050 to get more than 3% of of oh. 14:03.630 --> 14:06.170 Has taken a stands against the peak. 14:06.990 --> 14:09.810 Probably because they know that the American people wouldn't 14:09.810 --> 14:12.710 dream of seriously considering a candidate. 14:13.340 --> 14:19.410 Uh that supported it did this up trade pact which will hurt the 14:19.410 --> 14:23.780 American people so significantly while helping the people's rick 14:23.780 --> 14:28.440 republic of china a stay abolition that the rules of trade for 14:28.440 --> 14:29.150 the world. 14:29.660 --> 14:34.500 Art yet currency manipulation is this might people say a Kosher. 14:35.180 --> 14:40.900 Um. It is a tremendous negotiating victory for the people's republic 14:40.900 --> 14:46.150 of china to win rotting in the rules of the row of that their 14:46.150 --> 14:51.000 practices of currency manipulation are too. Well that the sang christening. 14:51.610 --> 14:56.000 Not to mention. The fact that the rules of origin are a close 14:56.000 --> 15:00.550 such tremendous of assistance to the people's republic of china. 15:00.910 --> 15:07.050 Well. The Thai won a good way use fall and larger role international 15:07.050 --> 15:12.350 organizations sharing its expertise sharing its experience the 15:12.350 --> 15:16.870 United States needs to continue to advocate broader participation 15:16.870 --> 15:20.940 for taiwan international organizations a whether it be those 15:20.940 --> 15:25.070 organizations that like Interpol the keep us safe from dangerous 15:25.070 --> 15:30.230 criminals or a in that's wyeth co-sponsored though a legislation 15:30.230 --> 15:34.040 to direct the president tutor or a do we've developed a strategy 15:34.320 --> 15:38.750 to pain observer status at least for Thai wanted earful Somali 15:38.750 --> 15:41.570 have advocated taiwan's participation other no international 15:41.570 --> 15:46.270 organizations uh. There's no reason why the um that the fine 15:46.270 --> 15:50.270 points international sovereignty should get him called ian the 15:50.270 --> 15:55.560 practicality of taiwan's. So uh a membership of the the way joe 15:55.980 --> 16:00.160 even the people's republic of china as it in in their interest 16:00.540 --> 16:04.490 to stop criminals and stop disease and the practical way to do 16:04.490 --> 16:09.110 that is to involve taiwan. It's of the maximum extent in the 16:09.140 --> 16:13.750 international organizations that are focused on a cumin elf and 16:13.750 --> 16:18.080 the international crime. So look for two peering from the witnesses 16:18.110 --> 16:23.180 of here in this so open setting and to work than the wedge earning 16:23.180 --> 16:26.820 for the upper uh-huh for the of a classified briefing. 16:27.380 --> 16:31.950 And uh I don't know of any one else on our site as an opening statement. 16:32.500 --> 16:36.110 Um but I hope the german with indulging which one member on our 16:36.110 --> 16:40.370 show at the Major acting mr. Shattered doesn't open saving than 16:40.800 --> 16:44.240 that produced german and thank you for a of continually to about 16:44.670 --> 16:48.210 that thank you for holding is so important hearing I can sitting 16:48.210 --> 16:51.550 at worrisome election's anti. One. I wanna command a said committee 16:51.550 --> 16:55.360 for calling a this hearing uh I met with the present like side 16:55.420 --> 16:59.220 several times in the pay us most here it can and tie one and 16:59.220 --> 17:02.580 I congratulate her in the people of I won for their continued 17:02.580 --> 17:06.220 support of democracy and I wanna say it. I agree with my colleague 17:06.220 --> 17:10.060 mister sharman um which sometimes with very sometimes we don't 17:10.060 --> 17:14.130 but I certainly agree with this sentiment about that. Uh how 17:14.160 --> 17:17.240 how one four was a taiwan insists for for a president that. 17:17.750 --> 17:22.810 I'm a these stories here in in the us um. I also share the sentiment 17:22.810 --> 17:27.160 the of having the first won't president sworn in the next year 17:27.190 --> 17:31.110 a thick except that on for dear says as of new hampshire out 17:31.110 --> 17:34.160 tuesday evening macaroni fear in ari dropped out so. 17:34.930 --> 17:40.060 But the In any event. I'm a day this is only one way to achieve 17:40.060 --> 17:43.930 the goal that you're level talent that sticks up. For. 17:46.920 --> 17:49.050 It we made those hey um this year. You never know. 17:50.850 --> 17:53.470 This is john I was just about to give its a shot of the big hug 17:53.560 --> 17:56.570 there you go back up a doubt about when I was talking about a 17:56.570 --> 17:58.700 brokered convention up sorry that I act. 18:00.590 --> 18:06.850 Yeah. With dating back to tie one I'm out I'd like to quickly 18:06.850 --> 18:10.380 address other restrictions on high level visits by high ranking 18:10.380 --> 18:13.470 taiwanese officials. So uh something that i've always fall was 18:13.470 --> 18:17.220 both insulting and counterproductive um years ago. I joining 18:17.220 --> 18:20.720 our my colleagues and we flew new york city uh. Oh one evening 18:20.720 --> 18:24.510 to meet a after votes here to meet with a then president to chan 18:24.510 --> 18:28.580 who's a great friend of of america um we had to travel the and 18:28.580 --> 18:31.770 you work because president chan was not all al Allah to enter 18:31.770 --> 18:37.610 washington d.c. this is us policy our own self imposed restrictions 18:37.610 --> 18:41.160 and i've long said that this policy is nonsense and in should 18:41.160 --> 18:46.680 be changed. I'm in fact I'm than the foreign minister mark chan 18:46.680 --> 18:49.890 when he was in the legislature right met with him in washington. 18:50.170 --> 18:54.580 He was appointed doubt foreign minister and a few weeks later 18:54.640 --> 18:58.220 a out when we were gonna get together. I did a drive to Baltimore 18:58.490 --> 19:01.710 uh to meet with in there because he wasn't allowed since he was 19:01.710 --> 19:05.800 one of the four top officials wasn't allowed to meet a here and 19:05.830 --> 19:10.410 in washington d.c. that's our rages is an insult to tie one uh 19:10.410 --> 19:14.050 in the United States. So should should changes immediately and 19:14.050 --> 19:17.820 I also orgy administration have direct dialogue with the democratically 19:17.820 --> 19:21.940 elected a president of Thai one-issue. Well no international 19:21.940 --> 19:25.380 diplomacy face-to-face meetings are important component in ensuring 19:25.380 --> 19:28.850 sustainable relationship. And finally um I'd like to note that 19:28.850 --> 19:33.850 I introduced H conner as 88 last fall this legislation reaffirms 19:33.850 --> 19:39.520 the taiwan relations act in the six assurances a together a form 19:39.520 --> 19:42.830 the counter uh uh the cornerstone of us relations with taiwan. 19:42.830 --> 19:45.420 I would urge my colleagues such charm and that's for peeled back. 19:45.420 --> 19:47.320 Thank mister. They can is currently. 19:49.070 --> 19:54.290 Sharing and I'm just rope ripley out of as a member them and 19:54.290 --> 19:57.330 many and so canadian also was a Co chair that I won caucuses 19:57.730 --> 20:00.080 and this is a very important herring. 20:00.630 --> 20:05.060 Um and he then so many uh in the state are are also her important 20:05.090 --> 20:08.860 um we all can't celebrate free and democratic elections that 20:09.020 --> 20:11.140 led to the change uh in government. 20:11.650 --> 20:15.790 From one party to another and with the rest of the will present 20:15.830 --> 20:20.280 of a taiwan a both welcomed of elements um had to watch it the 20:20.280 --> 20:25.260 free transfer power is a very powerful model in the region. 20:25.920 --> 20:27.990 One we hope will evolve. 20:28.520 --> 20:32.860 And be replicated um. I agree when there's a shot at that the 20:32.900 --> 20:34.600 cornerstone of our relationship with. 20:35.170 --> 20:38.170 Is that the taiwan relations act and the six assurances. 20:38.780 --> 20:39.670 And that act. 20:40.190 --> 20:41.970 Includes the entire ali a. 20:42.680 --> 20:47.940 Um aided the of the Military for foster on the part advances jason. 20:48.470 --> 20:49.160 One sure. 20:49.720 --> 20:54.940 That the Gels and the taiwan straits and that what ever the evolution 20:55.020 --> 20:57.000 politically it will be a peaceful one. 20:57.680 --> 21:03.390 Not a not any other kind of kinetic option. So these are important 21:03.390 --> 21:07.350 to hearings a lot's changes going on including tragically the 21:07.690 --> 21:10.450 earthquake in time on and the loss of life. 21:10.990 --> 21:15.060 There. Um and the I'm happy to be here and joining the series 21:15.280 --> 21:18.080 a commission chairman of our ranking member mister charman the 21:18.080 --> 21:18.570 holding them. 21:19.560 --> 21:20.330 They can this. Month. 21:22.840 --> 21:26.450 Major was summoned to are a key member. Sure that all are distinguish 21:26.450 --> 21:29.440 witnesses who were of your statement you for attending this and 21:29.440 --> 21:33.470 pouring hearing a a before I go for it with my remarks. I also 21:33.470 --> 21:37.240 want to take a moment to acknowledge the earthquake in taiwan 21:37.270 --> 21:42.380 this past Saturday and it was a terrible tragedy. I know not 21:42.520 --> 21:46.030 people not just in taiwan and around the world. But my constituency 21:46.030 --> 21:50.750 in new york are very concerned as well and all that rescue efforts 21:50.750 --> 21:54.620 are ongoing and I'd to wanted. Thank all the volunteers and people 21:54.650 --> 21:56.140 will have come forward to help. 21:56.640 --> 22:00.960 A polls my colleagues and I will be keeping a close eye on the progress. 22:01.560 --> 22:04.640 Of the purpose of today's hearing is to assess the future of 22:04.640 --> 22:08.590 us taiwan relations particularly in light of the january sixteenth 22:08.940 --> 22:13.530 presidential election's and I'd to want to extend my congratulations 22:13.530 --> 22:17.430 to doctors sorry as the first female presidents uh in taiwan. 22:17.770 --> 22:21.720 I I congratulated people of taiwan for their a star Fest at hearings 22:21.720 --> 22:26.030 to democracy and I look forward to improving arbor Abbas relationship. 22:26.600 --> 22:27.450 Thinking of back. 22:28.370 --> 22:30.840 It's very few to I can make it quick Coakley said you good. 22:31.610 --> 22:34.610 Of that a missile appalled. If you wanna make a quick statement. 22:36.350 --> 22:39.920 I can Kyra first that I thank you for being here. I'd I'd units. 22:40.620 --> 22:44.710 And I also one extend my condolences to the To the although so 22:44.710 --> 22:47.790 we can go to the families of all those who were killed and and 22:47.790 --> 22:51.050 aintree by the earthquake. I want to congratulate that people 22:51.110 --> 22:53.480 time wine and successful elections. 22:54.190 --> 22:58.580 Um it's welcoming sample of democracy in a region seen that that 22:58.580 --> 23:02.240 the same time is seen a great backs look that's a a sliding that 23:02.240 --> 23:06.550 human rights that it's not true aim in terms of Thai wind you've 23:06.550 --> 23:11.270 seen a gradual improvement in the in ian relationships between 23:11.270 --> 23:14.920 a the cross strait relations. I think it's beneficial for this 23:14.920 --> 23:18.260 period Wall to have that stability and I look forward to the 23:18.260 --> 23:18.640 here to. 23:19.230 --> 23:20.570 Thank you and I. Yielded. 23:25.140 --> 23:29.210 From what we're going to be is our first nella stuff. Thank you 23:29.210 --> 23:32.770 so much for being here today and distorting uh. We're pleased 23:32.840 --> 23:36.440 to have misses and gordon here today deputy assistant secretary 23:36.440 --> 23:40.160 state and the state of the pot was pure of east asian and uh 23:40.190 --> 23:41.920 asian and pacific affairs. 23:42.480 --> 23:45.580 And we'd like to have you give your opening statement have some 23:45.580 --> 23:49.610 questions and then we'll excuse un and we'll see can expel. 23:50.180 --> 23:53.140 How you understand the lighting system of all complicated wanna 23:53.140 --> 23:54.380 goes a every got a minute. 23:55.000 --> 23:56.310 And when it was rad. 23:57.000 --> 24:00.140 I'm most Thai people keep talking around here for you should 24:00.550 --> 24:01.330 you should stop. 24:02.180 --> 24:04.010 Thank you the sorting out. 24:06.310 --> 24:09.330 Uh thank you very much unstick chairman steve chairman. 24:09.940 --> 24:13.580 First of the Subcommittee for having me here today and giving 24:13.580 --> 24:17.820 me via protein discussed our very strong relationship with taiwan 24:18.220 --> 24:22.860 on the story of tie one is of course I'm an impressive one people 24:22.860 --> 24:28.170 one time one have build a prosperous fried and orderly society 24:28.170 --> 24:32.670 with strong institutions where the of anyway chanel envy and 24:32.670 --> 24:36.400 before I go any further. I would also like to offer my sincere 24:36.400 --> 24:41.210 condolences to everyone in taiwan it was affected by the recent earthquake. 24:41.460 --> 24:44.540 I'm especially the families of those who were injured or lost 24:44.540 --> 24:48.140 their lives the American people stand with the people on taiwan 24:48.140 --> 24:49.550 during this difficult time. 24:50.960 --> 24:54.480 Um last month's free and fair elections we get another victory 24:54.640 --> 24:56.570 for taiwan's vibrant democracy. 24:57.360 --> 25:01.030 These elections not only represent taiwan's third peaceful transition 25:01.030 --> 25:04.780 of presidential power and the first transfer of power in its 25:04.780 --> 25:08.770 legislature but as has been already remarks will also lead to 25:08.770 --> 25:11.520 the inauguration of taiwan's. First female president. 25:12.450 --> 25:15.970 Uh in this administration. We have work to strengthen and deepen 25:15.970 --> 25:18.710 the been fatima people of the United States and taiwan. 25:19.280 --> 25:22.880 To build a comprehensive adorable and mutually beneficial partnership 25:23.350 --> 25:26.800 as one of taiwan's strongest partners. We are working side by 25:26.800 --> 25:31.310 side to increase our mutual economic prosperity. Tackle global 25:31.310 --> 25:35.570 challenge is an issue affected security to support continued 25:35.570 --> 25:38.520 stability and dynamism for taiwan and the region. 25:39.190 --> 25:43.170 On trade issues taiwan has developed a well earned reputation 25:43.170 --> 25:47.040 for having a diversified economy that is built its prosperity 25:47.040 --> 25:49.540 on the openness of the global trade system. 25:50.140 --> 25:53.960 Taiwan has grown to be qamar nine largest trading partner. 25:54.690 --> 25:58.790 And our seventh largest destination for agricultural exports. 25:59.330 --> 26:05.540 In 20 15 are two way trade in goods with taiwan. Three 66 Billion Dollars 26:05.570 --> 26:08.940 out four and a half% in just the last two years. 26:10.110 --> 26:13.140 The United States is also a move that to be taiwan's second largest 26:13.140 --> 26:14.770 trading partner and the last year. 26:16.110 --> 26:19.620 Aside from these big business links people to people ties between 26:19.620 --> 26:23.370 United States and taiwan also continued to grow travel for business 26:23.370 --> 26:27.755 and pleasure from taiwan to the United States jumped 35% in 20 26:27.755 --> 26:32.520 13 alone after taiwan became a member of the us visa waiver program 26:32.570 --> 26:34.570 in november 2000 and twelve. 26:35.840 --> 26:39.430 You know a States remains committed to supporting taiwan's confidence 26:39.430 --> 26:42.830 and dignity through increased participation in the international 26:42.830 --> 26:45.480 community and to enhanced security. 26:46.110 --> 26:49.510 We continue to support taiwan's membership in organizations that 26:49.510 --> 26:53.330 do not require statehood and Terje meaningful participation in 26:53.330 --> 26:54.010 those that do. 26:54.940 --> 26:58.020 At a time when pressure to squeeze taiwan out of international 26:58.050 --> 27:02.410 organizations is growing we are finding new ways for taiwan to 27:02.440 --> 27:06.310 earn the dignity and respect of its contributions to global challenges merit. 27:07.150 --> 27:10.540 These include new innovations such is the establishment of our 27:10.540 --> 27:12.910 global cooperation and training framework. 27:13.620 --> 27:18.030 The G ctf is a vehicle for the United States to help showcase 27:18.030 --> 27:22.580 taiwan's strengths and expertise by making it a hub for helping 27:22.610 --> 27:25.770 other countries to address global and regional concerns. 27:26.770 --> 27:30.460 At the same time. We remain just is committed to time once meaningful 27:30.460 --> 27:35.240 participation in organizations like Interpol. I K now heavyweights 27:35.240 --> 27:38.670 joe and the un a climate. Framework. 27:40.410 --> 27:43.740 We will continue to match taiwan's growing capacity to serve 27:43.740 --> 27:47.500 the international community with equally innovative approaches 27:47.500 --> 27:50.230 to enabling and highlighting taiwan's contributions. 27:51.020 --> 27:54.090 And a security front the United States makes available to tie 27:54.090 --> 27:57.740 one defense articles and services necessary for taiwan to maintain 27:57.740 --> 28:02.350 a sufficient self defense which is consistent with our responsibilities 28:02.380 --> 28:04.140 under the taiwan relations act. 28:05.160 --> 28:08.350 During the obama administration we have notified congress of 28:08.350 --> 28:13.370 over 14 billion dollars in arms sales to taiwan including a sale 28:13.370 --> 28:17.470 of one point eight billion that was notified in december last year. 28:18.690 --> 28:21.910 Our efforts and supporting taiwan's self defense capabilities 28:21.910 --> 28:26.970 extent the on arms sales. However we also support taiwan's capacity 28:26.970 --> 28:31.240 building efforts to visit SME maintenance programs and. Exchanges. 28:32.720 --> 28:36.760 Due in part to be stepped up contacts and strong us partnership. 28:37.310 --> 28:40.830 Today is gained more confidence in its engagements with aging. 28:41.510 --> 28:45.520 In recent years the two sides of pursued constructive Val love 28:45.650 --> 28:49.470 to reach agreements on economic and people to people exchanges 28:49.900 --> 28:52.850 that promote peace and stability across the taiwan strait. 28:53.930 --> 28:57.300 Last year in november we welcomed the meeting between leaders 28:57.300 --> 29:01.040 on both sides of the taiwan strait and the historic improvement 29:01.070 --> 29:03.610 in cross straits relations that it symbolize. 29:04.880 --> 29:09.200 The United States remains committed to our one china policy based 29:09.200 --> 29:12.460 on the three drink mean a case and the taiwan relations act a 29:12.460 --> 29:16.470 policy that is evening consistent over several decades and many administration. 29:17.280 --> 29:20.520 Will continue to column both sides of the straight to engage 29:20.520 --> 29:24.360 in dialogue on the basis of dignity and respect after taiwan's 29:24.360 --> 29:26.540 new administration takes office in may. 29:27.570 --> 29:30.740 In conclusion we have developed a vital partnership with tie 29:30.740 --> 29:34.260 one that is filled with many opportunities for cooperation the future. 29:34.680 --> 29:37.690 We're committed to ensuring that this relationship will continue 29:37.690 --> 29:41.760 to thrive as we find new ways to deepen our unofficial ties the 29:41.760 --> 29:45.060 innovative spirit democratic dynamism and courageous vision of 29:45.060 --> 29:48.270 the people on tie one make us proud to be their friend and partner. 29:48.950 --> 29:51.240 The suit chairman members of the something I like to thank you 29:51.240 --> 29:54.930 again for inviting me here today and I'm happy dancer in question something. 29:56.840 --> 30:00.190 Because there were no palm regarding. The reason earthquake. 30:00.780 --> 30:04.120 What kind of assistance are we planning to offer them as they 30:04.430 --> 30:07.610 look to a fine missing people or rebuild. 30:08.930 --> 30:12.880 Thank you very much seizure or for that question. I'm mean have 30:13.040 --> 30:17.830 I'm already have in the process of last weekend earthquake received 30:17.830 --> 30:22.780 in declaration of disaster from love authorities on taiwan and 30:22.780 --> 30:26.200 it responded to that with a contribution that we're making to 30:26.200 --> 30:30.000 the taiwan red cross that will go to hell of the families of 30:30.000 --> 30:34.610 those affected by the earthquake um we have also and a member 30:34.610 --> 30:38.900 of our off the office of foreign disaster assistance a regional 30:38.900 --> 30:43.980 team fly to tie nine to inspect to be um work that was ongoing 30:43.980 --> 30:48.470 and to keep coordination with people I'm in the taiwan authorities 30:48.470 --> 30:51.820 to see if there is a is any additional assistance that would 30:51.820 --> 30:56.170 be needed um so far the judgment has been made that the taiwan 30:56.200 --> 31:00.020 rest rescued Kate a authorities are fully capable of conducting 31:00.020 --> 31:04.330 the onsite a rescue of the worst maintaining close contact with them. 31:05.960 --> 31:09.930 You know in your opening statement at the at the close you are 31:10.100 --> 31:10.850 re affirming. 31:11.420 --> 31:12.470 Um our. 31:14.330 --> 31:18.210 Commitment to the one china policy it has spelled out and three 31:18.210 --> 31:22.460 communicates and the taiwan relations act and I really appreciate that. 31:22.550 --> 31:23.890 I I think that's valuable. 31:24.490 --> 31:26.430 I'm them ages quote um. 31:27.080 --> 31:32.220 Right after a pre production it secretary state john kerry had 31:32.220 --> 31:35.420 its first meeting with his chinese counterpart than foreign minister. 31:35.930 --> 31:39.170 Uh after the elections he said this to reporters on beaches say 31:39.170 --> 31:42.340 with respect that one of the issues of the foreign minister recent 31:42.340 --> 31:45.870 high one that says pages handle action. The new new party has 31:45.870 --> 31:50.180 one United States. Does reaffirm the three I can in a case which 31:50.180 --> 31:53.570 have been the basis of our policy we remain committed to win 31:53.570 --> 31:58.140 the one china policy but we encourage cross strait a dialog for 31:58.140 --> 32:02.000 resolution at that issue that in his comrades. He didn't mention 32:02.440 --> 32:06.120 of the taiwan relations act that that that our one china policy 32:06.120 --> 32:09.190 is not just based on the three communities. But also the taiwan 32:09.190 --> 32:13.100 relations act as you aptly pointed out that taiwan relations 32:13.100 --> 32:17.120 act States an issue has policy to consider any effort to determine 32:17.120 --> 32:21.130 the future of taiwan by other than peaceful means a threat to 32:21.160 --> 32:24.150 peace and security of the western pacific area and and grave 32:24.210 --> 32:26.140 concern or to the United States. 32:26.690 --> 32:30.830 How significant ethanol you consider the mission two of them 32:31.040 --> 32:33.570 and what if any or a parking. Applications. 32:35.160 --> 32:37.070 Thank you very much mr. Chairman um. 32:38.060 --> 32:43.640 I wanted to say that I'm secretary kerry in speaking at the press 32:43.640 --> 32:47.200 conference if he if he'll made in the mention of the taiwan relations 32:47.200 --> 32:51.660 act in that construct it was certainly unintentional lovely as 32:51.660 --> 32:56.170 a matter of constant practice when describing our one china policy 32:56.490 --> 33:01.340 always try to pair V uh and here is to see during communicates 33:01.340 --> 33:05.960 with our strong commitment to the taiwan relations act as a cornerstone 33:05.960 --> 33:10.830 of our of our policies and um as really the framework within 33:10.830 --> 33:13.860 which we conduct our unofficial relationship with taiwan. 33:14.210 --> 33:17.160 Of course it also provides for a V um. 33:17.800 --> 33:22.590 A establishment of the American institute timeline which uh. 33:23.120 --> 33:27.160 Provides for a kind am experts both in taiwan and here in washington 33:27.410 --> 33:30.610 to pursue this relationship with the laser focus on trying to 33:30.610 --> 33:35.300 expand our cooperation. So I I wanna assure you that said a teary 33:35.300 --> 33:38.860 carries a mission if it happened was completely inadvertently 33:39.150 --> 33:42.170 we've seen president obama standing next to president she at 33:42.170 --> 33:46.060 least twice since i've been in this job. I'm at a press conference 33:46.170 --> 33:51.020 mention that taiwan's relations act. So I know that it's firmly um. 33:51.270 --> 33:52.550 You know part of our own. 33:53.430 --> 33:56.550 There we were to give you the opportune make sure that that was 33:56.550 --> 34:00.380 part of a part of the package that that's a a strong can that 34:00.380 --> 34:02.630 men and that's a strong part of our policy. 34:03.260 --> 34:07.950 Um. After president that saigon elected. She said that maintaining 34:07.950 --> 34:11.590 the status quo is her commitment to the people of taiwan regarding 34:11.590 --> 34:15.450 the cross strait relations um and the international community 34:15.450 --> 34:18.690 in there will be excuse me there will be provocation and there 34:18.690 --> 34:19.790 will be surprise us. 34:20.430 --> 34:23.890 Meanwhile directly after the election teach china broadcast images 34:23.890 --> 34:26.690 of archive live fire military girls. 34:27.380 --> 34:30.490 How confident you are you of it all that that the pee pee in 34:30.490 --> 34:33.530 the chinese leadership have workable communication channels. 34:34.130 --> 34:38.290 That might help them avoid misunderstandings and managed the. Tensions. 34:40.330 --> 34:44.960 Thank you very much for that very important question. I'm as 34:44.960 --> 34:50.430 you know uh in he a lead up to the election's um the United States 34:50.430 --> 34:55.230 hosted both of the major presidential candidates um and in in 34:55.230 --> 35:00.100 that respect are able to have I'm a very of good conversation 35:00.220 --> 35:05.330 with a doctor tie. I'm about her plans for heard me station about 35:05.330 --> 35:09.220 her positions on things like a cross strait negotiations in she 35:09.600 --> 35:14.310 um reaffirmed for us that she's committed to continuing up the 35:14.310 --> 35:19.220 status quo that she understands the obligation to um. 35:19.760 --> 35:23.630 Continued to pursue a policy that will enable prostate peace 35:23.630 --> 35:29.040 and stability um and that she intends to work with the authorities 35:29.040 --> 35:34.040 in beijing to try to continue I'm in that in the manner under 35:34.040 --> 35:38.530 which the president mine jealous manage to um perceive class 35:38.530 --> 35:44.350 trade relations um. We also have been of course I'm in touch with. 35:44.870 --> 35:49.130 Chinese officials as you noted that pass it can carry was there 35:49.130 --> 35:53.120 just recently meeting with the foreign minister and also with 35:53.120 --> 35:56.870 president xi to paying up the week before that deputy secretary 35:56.870 --> 36:00.210 tony brink in was also in china meeting with his counterparts 36:00.560 --> 36:05.160 and um we had a chance in those discussions also to make are 36:05.470 --> 36:10.570 a very strong a desire to see a continuation of caught straight stability. 36:10.570 --> 36:16.040 But also prostate exchanges continued weak. I in those a exchanges 36:16.040 --> 36:20.030 council restraint creativity flexibility in working with the 36:20.030 --> 36:24.100 new administration in taiwan to come up with a um. 36:24.940 --> 36:30.180 This is the can continue those negotiations and a date indicated 36:30.180 --> 36:32.220 that they were um. 36:33.350 --> 36:39.010 Looking to see what doctor tie was going to um propose in that regard. 36:39.040 --> 36:44.070 So I'm I'm hopeful that to the will be able to come up with such 36:44.070 --> 36:48.270 a basis for continuing six changes. I think there is a will on 36:48.270 --> 36:49.320 both sides to do so.. Charm. 36:51.690 --> 36:57.960 Charm. Out with the notable exception of our own state department. 36:58.510 --> 37:01.970 Every foreign ministry. I've talked almost everyone has said 37:01.970 --> 37:03.420 that their number one goal. 37:04.130 --> 37:05.110 He is trait. 37:05.900 --> 37:08.720 And exports a. From. 37:12.420 --> 37:14.450 But we know of a a. 37:15.050 --> 37:19.020 Are system because double digit in billion this trade deficit 37:19.170 --> 37:19.970 with my Wall. 37:21.040 --> 37:24.440 Uh what is a state department done. What if you personally done 37:24.470 --> 37:28.360 to create a circumstance or running a trade surplus with all 37:28.830 --> 37:32.850 at least one that will a surplus for enough years to the so that 37:32.850 --> 37:36.380 our trade relationship. This century will be a and of. Bells. 37:38.670 --> 37:42.300 Thank you very much wish can return for that. I'm question um. 37:42.890 --> 37:44.390 And I'm gonna get that. 37:45.140 --> 37:47.610 I hope that the state department has not left the within this 37:47.610 --> 37:50.660 impression that were not serious about relating to use something 37:50.660 --> 37:52.210 that happened in this sub committee. 37:53.260 --> 37:56.600 The person who I now mention his name to you privately. 37:57.170 --> 37:59.620 Rubble bleak use the most respected. 38:00.680 --> 38:04.120 This is to haiti the ambassador repay animation. 38:05.270 --> 38:10.100 So there instead they when he was an ambassador to south korea. 38:11.210 --> 38:11.830 He helped. 38:12.460 --> 38:17.010 America by putting out on the lawn. He listed a number of cars 38:17.420 --> 38:19.170 the leaf ball were made in america. 38:19.950 --> 38:24.390 And one of the car. She was promoting was a 99% made in germany 38:24.390 --> 38:25.920 yet an American name plate of. 38:26.870 --> 38:30.770 Oh I'm it's so in this was someone who haven't made a stupid 38:30.770 --> 38:32.150 mistake in 20 years. 38:32.930 --> 38:37.210 A anybody who actually cared about promoting our exports would 38:37.490 --> 38:40.740 know whether the car they were trying to get south Koreans by 38:40.740 --> 38:42.890 was built in america or just labeled i've ever. 38:43.610 --> 38:47.250 A but it when you don't care you'd get all the things fall through 38:47.250 --> 38:51.870 the cracks so yes indeed I have a belief that the state. So what 38:51.870 --> 38:54.470 it you down what are we gonna get a trade surplus with the Wall. 38:56.110 --> 39:00.260 Thank you I'm having many years ago worked an auto negotiations 39:00.260 --> 39:03.000 with the south Koreans I can well appreciate where you're coming 39:03.000 --> 39:07.370 from but I'm Turning to taiwan. I'm one of the um. 39:07.910 --> 39:11.420 I mean I taught did it in my opening statement about our our 39:11.660 --> 39:16.020 focus with taiwan on expanding our economic ties we weren't. 39:16.820 --> 39:19.700 Wanna almost always when I took a but two-state Berman of the 39:19.790 --> 39:23.150 economic ties they're more in there is interested in creating 39:23.150 --> 39:26.630 more Yum Thor. It's as more exports and i've said state department 39:26.630 --> 39:27.760 officials testified. 39:28.350 --> 39:32.190 That the trade deficit isn't a problem for American families 39:32.510 --> 39:36.250 and it in fact expanding imports is just as wonder fulls expanding exports. 39:36.250 --> 39:36.620 So uh. 39:37.320 --> 39:40.530 Oh so please don't talk about trade by stock about exports. 39:40.580 --> 39:43.720 Okay I mean the other thing that the Thai once have been doing 39:43.720 --> 39:47.980 in recent years that we've seen is um significant inbound to 39:47.980 --> 39:52.040 the United States investment creating a lot of us jobs tear up 39:52.040 --> 39:56.370 by building manufacturing plants by a creating ties with them 39:56.780 --> 40:01.450 tech not technology companies in california etc. But um we were 40:01.530 --> 40:05.980 on expanding access market access for us exports to taiwan to 40:05.980 --> 40:08.770 our trade and investment framework agreement with tie. One. 40:09.090 --> 40:15.160 This is a um ongoing. I intensity of a dialogue that we have 40:15.410 --> 40:22.200 to try to um so we have tens of dialog but we're failing every year. 40:23.000 --> 40:25.110 Every year we wanna traits are deficit. 40:25.670 --> 40:27.360 All you know why we're failing. 40:28.370 --> 40:32.910 I'm using it is failure resist excess to run a trade that I mean 40:32.910 --> 40:36.480 this is it a constitute a ongoing problem that we're working 40:36.480 --> 40:39.720 I'm working every year to try to break down additional very years. 40:39.720 --> 40:43.300 We're working on for example this last round in october that 40:43.620 --> 40:47.050 that the U.S. tiara holly men led evening tie. One we made some 40:47.050 --> 40:51.780 progress and I'd PR issues that has been a posing market various 40:51.780 --> 40:56.930 to some us explores he made some progress on pharmaceutical a 40:56.930 --> 41:01.310 market access. So I'm on on financial services it said. 41:01.850 --> 41:05.520 To reclaim my time in the in order order. We're working hard 41:05.520 --> 41:08.700 we're making progress worse failing every year and we do not 41:08.700 --> 41:12.230 have a target date that you can reveal as to what will reach 41:12.290 --> 41:17.190 a tree a trade balance of will continue were card will continue 41:17.190 --> 41:18.610 to fail on um. 41:19.890 --> 41:25.700 In than what additional weapons systems whose by one requested 41:25.700 --> 41:29.910 an opportunity to buy the United States and um this is open the 41:29.910 --> 41:34.590 interest of upper serving the rice the taiwanese people at a 41:34.620 --> 41:37.320 I know it's juxtapose with my question about a trade deficit 41:37.380 --> 41:41.050 doesn't hurt their reader. Well what what are they asked for 41:41.050 --> 41:42.380 that we have not cream light it yet. 41:44.170 --> 41:47.240 Um yeah thank you very much for that question that I'm including 41:47.240 --> 41:49.660 with a that's foreign formally in you've told them not they asked 41:49.660 --> 41:50.300 for formal. 41:51.870 --> 41:55.780 Yeah it as it makes it in my statement we have soul I'm over 41:55.780 --> 41:59.010 14 billion dollars worth of arms to taiwan this administration 41:59.340 --> 42:04.420 to date um. We are a of course I'm making available to tie one 42:04.420 --> 42:07.700 those articles that it's of that are necessary for its self defense. 42:07.700 --> 42:11.310 So we do that in close consultation with the Thai once themselves 42:11.690 --> 42:17.600 um and tight a base um proposals for sales. I requests on thing. 42:17.890 --> 42:20.740 I know all that can you answer. The question the validity they asked. 42:21.330 --> 42:24.650 For o'leary. Yeah. I mean I I can't really comment on. 42:25.410 --> 42:28.710 On going with a classified briefing. Tell me this so where will 42:28.710 --> 42:32.070 the presence of not letting me know. Well of the consistent goal 42:32.070 --> 42:36.400 for that for me happy to either tested Marty tear the class fight 42:36.430 --> 42:39.880 and looks out. Why don't I look for a really top about um things 42:39.880 --> 42:43.400 that are under of Kate oprah. How we do on the of sixteens the 42:43.400 --> 42:47.600 mine sweepers. I believe my times expire but those are the I 42:47.600 --> 42:50.280 gotta any answer from by stay a flood. I hope to get an answer 42:50.280 --> 42:50.890 from you. Thank you. 42:52.390 --> 42:53.020 Mr ice. 42:53.540 --> 42:58.210 Ice. Yeah a new mission chairman uh with you know one of the 42:58.280 --> 43:00.920 one of the issues that alive become concerned about. 43:01.760 --> 43:04.600 Over time is this issue of um. 43:05.510 --> 43:06.170 The lack of. 43:06.890 --> 43:10.600 Regularity or consistency in the discussions between us. 43:11.220 --> 43:13.340 Anti one on um. 43:14.050 --> 43:17.550 On the taiwan relations actor requirements to provide for. 43:18.390 --> 43:21.730 And the articles for taiwan's defense stage. I have the legislation 43:21.730 --> 43:25.510 to reaffirm the active passed the house and transfer the for a. 43:26.570 --> 43:30.300 A guided missile for years to title and i've been down on some 43:30.300 --> 43:34.450 english for it is so wonderful to see it outfitted in. His or 43:34.450 --> 43:37.900 moving forward. But there isn't any consistency to this dialogue 43:37.970 --> 43:39.190 and under the hacked. 43:39.750 --> 43:43.410 I would interpret that has sort of requiring that so why would 43:43.560 --> 43:45.540 I would urge the administration look at that. 43:46.090 --> 43:47.590 But there's a couple aspects of this. 43:48.590 --> 43:51.880 When you look is cyber jacks. No country is more or a. 43:52.520 --> 43:54.530 Uh. A targeted. 43:55.500 --> 43:56.360 Then tie one. 43:57.210 --> 44:00.580 Can show there is an airy also where the United States I saying 44:00.720 --> 44:02.870 the has servers watch going to research. 44:03.690 --> 44:07.520 Him helping Thai one deterred use cyber attacks. I just. 44:08.370 --> 44:12.460 Given opportunity to to come or comment on that if you want. 44:13.180 --> 44:16.570 And then I know one the discussion to support taiwan's indigenous 44:16.600 --> 44:17.710 chagrin program. 44:18.300 --> 44:22.810 The within a the a is are planned to all of us maybe. 44:23.600 --> 44:25.530 Uh and it can defense industry sphere. 44:26.280 --> 44:29.410 Two of support to ones of regions. Programmer. 44:31.760 --> 44:32.490 Thank you mr. 44:32.490 --> 44:36.000 Chairman. Um I guess what I would go. 44:37.500 --> 44:41.910 Mentioned the with regard to the ongoing conversations in the 44:41.910 --> 44:43.700 defense area of the we have. 44:44.230 --> 44:48.730 A more than double the number of um for working level contacts 44:48.730 --> 44:53.590 that we have with taiwan and use in a space um we also have an 44:53.620 --> 44:58.390 under the obama administration and and um you know in which is 44:58.390 --> 45:00.160 coincident of course with it. 45:00.800 --> 45:05.610 The administration lying joe in taiwan. We have um also increased 45:05.610 --> 45:09.280 markedly the number of high level exchanges that we've had back 45:09.280 --> 45:14.140 and forth um in on the defense. So a sector in particular I think 45:14.140 --> 45:19.200 that um I would prefer to respond um to your questions in detail 45:19.200 --> 45:22.380 in the in the clothes session. But let me assure you that we 45:22.380 --> 45:26.100 are working with taiwan very closely on all of the issues that 45:26.100 --> 45:30.390 you raise the man the of 16 issue that was terminal charade is 45:30.390 --> 45:31.160 to centers. 45:32.390 --> 45:38.050 His son also of concern. Oh I'm one of the One of the object 45:38.250 --> 45:40.460 that objectives that I think them. 45:41.090 --> 45:45.560 We will have an who plucked it to tyre ones are economic strength. 45:46.290 --> 45:52.150 Is that it's an illusion in pee pee pee war to wow to one greater diversification. 45:52.670 --> 45:53.990 Through exports. 45:54.800 --> 45:59.480 Of john and them time and you know you see the What they produce 45:59.480 --> 46:03.640 a and also little el for a greater imports to a around the pacific 46:03.640 --> 46:05.890 rim and also obviously. 46:06.470 --> 46:08.840 If taiwan does say she's at the table. 46:09.650 --> 46:14.290 For the second round he got also help taiwan protect as long 46:14.290 --> 46:15.140 term interests. 46:15.660 --> 46:19.510 Showed um we do a transatlantic agreement with your. 46:20.210 --> 46:24.010 Because I could be fold in eventually of it's cold in the pacific 46:24.010 --> 46:26.900 rabbi I show him the long term goal here. 46:28.050 --> 46:29.140 Uh as I understand that. 46:29.650 --> 46:31.810 Is integrated with very high standards. 46:32.730 --> 46:36.320 Um. And and a high stared agreement. 46:36.830 --> 46:38.980 Sirs interests denies. Terse is really. 46:39.620 --> 46:42.170 There's really two different come against their ears. 46:42.860 --> 46:43.900 On low relies trite. 46:44.780 --> 46:45.590 Once eerie. 46:46.250 --> 46:48.620 For those a believing ventured but one theory. 46:49.150 --> 46:51.930 Is that you or tried to drive policies. 46:52.480 --> 46:56.140 Free trade and no standards the I say is doesn't benefit under 46:56.140 --> 46:59.840 that we benefit under the rule all the social rolled Wall. 47:00.370 --> 47:06.830 And in Taipei also try wonders advantage by high steer rim increasingly 47:06.830 --> 47:08.780 is we travel and I stick with him for. 47:09.370 --> 47:13.820 Trips of our delegation to asian lesser years. We hear this feedback. 47:14.450 --> 47:16.280 Across southeast asia. 47:16.830 --> 47:17.980 And east asia that. 47:18.500 --> 47:18.880 You know. 47:19.630 --> 47:24.440 We need to somebody needs to be pushing this concept a very high standards. 47:24.440 --> 47:27.560 So uh on intellectual property protection zone. 47:28.220 --> 47:31.010 All color the indigenous innovation all these issues to. 47:31.890 --> 47:34.510 We're mutually concerned about and that the europeans are also 47:34.510 --> 47:38.910 concerned about and that if we get a major transit lamb ache. 47:39.430 --> 47:41.050 And pacific rim agreement. 47:41.570 --> 47:43.120 We will have the ability. 47:44.040 --> 47:44.870 To an forced that. 47:46.730 --> 47:50.150 Bud huge I one doesn't have as seasons the table and doesn't 47:50.200 --> 47:54.570 get to diversify itching imports and exports that I think this 47:54.570 --> 47:58.400 would that this will be problematic and that's why I keep encouraging. 47:59.270 --> 48:00.330 Our administration. 48:01.110 --> 48:06.480 And then to do the government a to will forward all and getting 48:06.480 --> 48:07.200 the base. 48:07.790 --> 48:11.770 Bilateral investment agreement done that hat how to sings look 48:11.770 --> 48:12.250 oven for a. 48:13.670 --> 48:17.100 Thank you very much is determined um. We we do now of course 48:17.100 --> 48:21.670 that tie one is expressed interest in I'm joining high standards 48:21.770 --> 48:25.550 trade agreements regional agreements up in part because it's 48:25.550 --> 48:29.410 so good that the in forcing and that and now holds itself up 48:29.410 --> 48:33.190 to live rule of law standards also because of a concern that 48:33.190 --> 48:36.600 they have about a diversification of their economy wang two-incher 48:36.870 --> 48:40.330 that their inner grated into the region and also the date expand 48:40.330 --> 48:43.010 their network of trading partner. So they don't become older 48:43.010 --> 48:48.570 depended on one a particular trading partner um and uh we certainly 48:48.570 --> 48:52.350 support that objective generally that strategic objective that 48:52.350 --> 48:57.920 they have um as far as I'm sort of are working with them. 48:58.150 --> 49:01.710 What we said is that we want to work with them to get them ready 49:01.710 --> 49:05.450 to IQ exceed to a high standard straight and invest in agreement 49:05.450 --> 49:09.080 in the future and that's all we've been doing to be trained investment framework. 49:09.080 --> 49:12.910 Agreement is um they already recognize that they have certain 49:12.910 --> 49:16.090 structural changes that they need to make in order to move in 49:16.090 --> 49:19.760 that direction and we have told them that we will be happy to 49:19.990 --> 49:24.370 to help them with that I'm first by working on some of the hannah's. 49:24.400 --> 49:27.710 I'm structural in market access bidders that they already have 49:27.710 --> 49:30.240 they're gonna be an impediment to the dough in a nice heists 49:30.240 --> 49:34.340 high standards trade agreements um and and further down the road. 49:34.370 --> 49:38.440 I'm helping of to prepare for that. Image from leading history. 49:39.200 --> 49:40.140 They can is currently. 49:41.170 --> 49:44.640 Karen and let me begin by yup misses welcoming. You missed organ 49:44.840 --> 49:48.220 a grain which chairman rice we need a high standard liberalized 49:48.220 --> 49:52.060 trade ashamed. I would add another chairman would agree tree 49:52.060 --> 49:55.560 more words and enforceable and and force. 49:56.400 --> 50:01.830 Uh because only then um it is free trade credible here are at 50:01.830 --> 50:05.770 home and uh and abroad that in my view there was no question that. 50:06.270 --> 50:09.430 Uh are helping to set those high standards is far preferable 50:09.430 --> 50:10.250 to the alternate. 50:10.870 --> 50:14.130 Uh in the chances of trans pacific region. And the I certainly 50:14.130 --> 50:15.880 a look for supporting the agreement. 50:16.530 --> 50:23.000 Um. Iran must and should it be if it asks should be it a incarnated 50:23.030 --> 50:23.990 into that the. Peaple. 50:26.510 --> 50:28.340 Well um what he was the mission. 50:28.850 --> 50:31.140 Yeah thing beacon of them like a little yeah. 50:31.650 --> 50:33.480 That's When it yeah. 50:34.010 --> 50:38.490 Um. So I mean our position has been to welcome time once interest 50:38.520 --> 50:43.010 in 50 pee pee and as I mentioned in response to the chairman's 50:43.010 --> 50:47.280 question to um let them know that they have a number of things 50:47.280 --> 50:50.980 that they need to do to preparing get ready to accede to a high 50:50.980 --> 50:54.650 standards trade agreement and that we are willing to work with 50:54.650 --> 50:58.190 them and so are moving ahead on reforms that they need to make 50:58.190 --> 51:01.740 an hour it'd be ready and make themselves an attractive partner 51:02.060 --> 51:04.690 for other members in those heist into what I hear you. 51:05.300 --> 51:07.880 Is given it just out of the us. 51:08.430 --> 51:12.990 Is not to exclude its potential membership of the pee pee pee. 51:13.310 --> 51:14.650 That's not our position for. 51:15.170 --> 51:15.850 About a cat. 51:16.400 --> 51:21.090 Um. You would agree that the taiwan relations act of 19 79 cotta 51:21.090 --> 51:25.000 flies a relationship with Thai one goes recognition of.. China. 51:25.550 --> 51:30.460 China. And andy Ng. 51:32.030 --> 51:37.290 Provocation is an of depends the military support for more correct. 51:38.780 --> 51:42.530 Us is committed to providing defensive military support. 51:43.210 --> 51:48.100 Correct. We love there's I mean it's it's very ninty are right 51:48.100 --> 51:51.450 but yes we are committed to defiant providing expensive articles 51:51.450 --> 51:55.740 to maintain silence self-defense Nazi tie while on has requested 51:55.740 --> 52:01.050 no among other items mine sweeping capability and 16 combat aircraft 52:01.170 --> 52:05.880 diesel some marines I and forget what we are providing holiday 52:05.880 --> 52:08.850 go to my one make those defensive military request. 52:10.260 --> 52:11.350 Today 's as a government. 52:13.010 --> 52:17.790 Oh and enough to a um defer. I think this to the clothes tells sorry. 52:17.790 --> 52:20.060 It's a matter of public record the store and it's not a matter 52:20.060 --> 52:24.870 of close anything what and for the record did I won asked a those. 52:25.490 --> 52:29.030 The quota is about the classified about that but she. 52:29.810 --> 52:31.310 In the way the hearing been cancelled. 52:32.510 --> 52:34.240 No you can't the metallic you do. That. 52:37.100 --> 52:40.330 Class by question. It's not class but that are public record 52:40.330 --> 52:43.970 there are some stories an indie about things that I want desires 52:43.970 --> 52:45.900 to prepare from United States but. 52:46.510 --> 52:50.210 Art was that they first request these equipment as a quick to 52:50.210 --> 52:54.180 my knowledge some of these things have not been requested um. 52:55.460 --> 52:57.020 He of a slowing this morning. 52:57.550 --> 53:01.080 Did the Thai Wyman bike. One how long ago that that I won because 53:01.080 --> 53:03.770 we do know someone asked for diesel supports. 53:14.610 --> 53:20.320 So. Of gold jersey will likely the with epic of out. 53:20.940 --> 53:26.280 Um. Yes might assist the assist from the rear says that um we 53:26.280 --> 53:29.600 it announced in april 2001 that we were gonna cooperate with 53:29.600 --> 53:34.510 taiwan on developing a plan for diesel submarines to make you 53:34.640 --> 53:35.150 a good. 53:35.690 --> 53:36.760 Fifteen years ago. 53:37.960 --> 53:43.080 Why has it taken that it's game year engine which indicate that 53:43.080 --> 53:43.670 requires to. 53:44.480 --> 53:45.310 Well where the other. 53:47.600 --> 53:51.130 Oh all the time when you think it is a long time and we've been 53:51.130 --> 53:54.130 working on it for 15 years and we're continuing to work on its 53:54.130 --> 53:57.150 today a well we're all reassured the garden. 53:58.000 --> 54:01.100 Well let's just say it for members account which I think I'm 54:01.100 --> 54:06.170 poses the uh. It does raise questions about who was making us 54:06.170 --> 54:11.330 policy and who's writing me answers and to legitimate defensive 54:11.330 --> 54:15.710 military requests from the the bow tie one show it to a statute 54:15.970 --> 54:18.010 that you yourself just acknowledged. 54:18.620 --> 54:22.160 Doesn't and the the vicar the relationship and included in that 54:22.240 --> 54:28.350 that she is a caught a vacation all of our support for defensive military. 54:28.960 --> 54:33.530 A equipment to make your that whenever the ultimate resolution 54:33.530 --> 54:35.600 is of the taiwan strait is a peaceful one. 54:36.630 --> 54:40.190 And I think you what you're not a great that 15 your way for 54:40.190 --> 54:41.520 any answer on any. 54:42.080 --> 54:45.710 Item on that let's to seems to be an awfully long time. 54:46.830 --> 54:50.050 I certainly agree and it's a long time but I'll just say that 54:50.050 --> 54:51.840 is complicated and it. 54:52.370 --> 54:55.730 No into more detail in the clothes session. If if we ever have 54:55.730 --> 54:57.770 that opportunity I appreciate that. 54:58.720 --> 55:02.280 But We do one the san is a complication that the the king of 55:02.280 --> 55:04.750 siam used to say it's a moment. 55:05.690 --> 55:09.110 Um but 15 years but could that's okay file question feminists 55:09.110 --> 55:10.480 to chairman um. 55:11.190 --> 55:16.330 What is us position was respected by one I'm joining being accepted 55:16.360 --> 55:18.440 into international organizations. 55:18.980 --> 55:19.950 To wait for that. 55:20.620 --> 55:21.180 That bid. 55:21.940 --> 55:25.020 That we support taiwan's membership in international organizations 55:25.020 --> 55:28.200 where statehood is not a requirement for membership and we support 55:28.200 --> 55:31.860 their active participation and organizations where they do require 55:31.890 --> 55:36.840 stated for members do we have four to winds a bid to be a member 55:36.840 --> 55:37.460 bench of ball. 55:38.760 --> 55:44.560 Of We supports I ones active participation in Interpol um and 55:44.590 --> 55:48.450 we asked for status to be determined. Yeah I mean that we gotta 55:48.450 --> 55:51.130 because that honestly that's one of her practical are respect 55:51.130 --> 55:54.870 of a satirist and woo a more corporation make you very much mister 55:54.870 --> 55:56.210 chairman and I can of this out. 55:58.530 --> 56:02.370 This show in the midst german from a storm or me fall upon my 56:02.370 --> 56:06.230 colleague from of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Conway on 56:06.230 --> 56:10.780 the submarine in defense issues in general um as as a former 56:11.080 --> 56:12.930 chairman of this committee and as one of it. 56:13.690 --> 56:16.830 The co-founders of a congressional tie one caucus a longtime 56:17.170 --> 56:21.420 friend of of taiwan um my recollection is with respect to the 56:21.450 --> 56:24.360 submarine seem particular one of the problem is nobody makes. 56:25.120 --> 56:28.640 A diesel submarines anymore that we know I think there was some 56:28.640 --> 56:31.200 talk about maybe to french could still do it that. 56:31.820 --> 56:35.370 That was one of the problems sour you know we nuclear submarines but. 56:35.880 --> 56:37.580 I'm in in order. 56:38.240 --> 56:39.820 It that because of expanse. 56:40.500 --> 56:42.520 The the fact john necessarily need. 56:43.140 --> 56:48.130 I'm a of the nuclear submarines and that part of a world of its 56:48.130 --> 56:50.210 cetera that the soul back card. 56:50.900 --> 56:53.280 That's all they I guess able world war two. 56:53.810 --> 56:56.170 A iraq summer aimed a unfair. 56:56.830 --> 57:00.230 A money was south in a location catch and I'd believe he's already 57:00.410 --> 57:01.080 this all that. 57:01.700 --> 57:04.190 Um i've seen a few nodding of heads in the audience with folks 57:04.190 --> 57:07.660 in a lot more about this and I do um but in a it. I know that 57:07.660 --> 57:11.080 was one of the problems that if yours might use my my question 57:11.080 --> 57:12.540 to you about this whole thing. 57:13.400 --> 57:17.930 You know that the planes andy anti missile system and some marines 57:18.180 --> 57:19.610 improving the defensive. 57:20.330 --> 57:25.640 A abilities of of taiwan in case that the solely as skating in 57:25.640 --> 57:29.800 case of the rc did decide to be even more belligerent on hostile 57:29.800 --> 57:33.770 than I have been for the last couple of decades um. It's it's 57:33.770 --> 57:38.820 critical that taiwan does strength in uh is that they're they're 57:38.820 --> 57:40.600 military and their defenses. 57:41.120 --> 57:44.590 Um but one of the problems in a we had a hard time getting the 57:44.590 --> 57:48.720 stuff through here about what we finally did we ran and or road 57:48.720 --> 57:51.560 block without lime because even though you had. 57:52.150 --> 57:57.240 A good guy Peaple president a present chen Chu apn who wanted 57:57.240 --> 57:58.500 to move ahead with tissue. 57:59.010 --> 58:02.840 The evade km cave who's the who is control the legislature. 58:03.370 --> 58:06.600 I'm In a sense martial law Glazer sectors are correct. 58:07.380 --> 58:09.940 And speaker long I think we're trying to get it. 58:10.820 --> 58:13.410 I'm through the legislature in and just couldn't get it. 58:14.180 --> 58:15.320 When we work. Well and act. 58:15.890 --> 58:18.580 You know they wanted him up when when we finally got around to 58:18.580 --> 58:21.500 it didn't they couldn't get through their a match since I'm not 58:21.500 --> 58:24.870 from so we're the system folks there to sell is that. 58:25.430 --> 58:28.250 One of the issues that we faced and that I guess or a question 58:28.250 --> 58:31.700 assess the descent pre important collection anti walk recently 58:31.700 --> 58:34.580 amid the creepy malice not only gonna have the presidency. 58:35.120 --> 58:38.450 Ah but they're also gonna control uh the less light warm for 58:38.450 --> 58:40.500 the first time alcohol ever that. 58:40.770 --> 58:45.160 Well. So is there are maybe some light at the end of the time 58:45.160 --> 58:49.130 one actually getting this defense that I wanted so desperately 58:49.130 --> 58:51.390 nice and actually make it happen. 58:52.130 --> 58:56.770 It's Anyone can uh. Yeah no no that's of excellent comments in 58:56.800 --> 58:58.700 and thank you for the question um. 58:59.210 --> 59:03.320 You know we is certainly work very closely with the taiwan side 59:03.320 --> 59:06.690 to make sure that the capabilities that we're providing a on 59:06.750 --> 59:12.950 minting its um asymmetric and innovative security approach um 59:12.980 --> 59:13.800 and so. 59:14.410 --> 59:18.350 Within that we have to look dead differing us systems and see 59:18.350 --> 59:21.200 which things are gonna make the most sense for for what's high 59:21.200 --> 59:25.920 one needs a bit it it. It is true that he um. 59:26.450 --> 59:29.370 Expenditures that they have to dedicate to the skin of their 59:29.370 --> 59:33.460 Indies do love. You know have to be factored in on on the taiwan 59:33.460 --> 59:38.180 side iain. I'll just note that um you know. 14 Billion Dollars 59:38.180 --> 59:43.310 saying in arms sales over the last several years says I'm a considerable um. 59:43.970 --> 59:46.800 Amount to of to or ban to a um. 59:47.570 --> 59:51.530 You know to fire and to their defense budget. Um course I won 59:51.530 --> 59:56.210 has also recently gone to an all volunteer force a which as well 59:56.210 --> 01:00:01.600 so I'm expanded its personnel costs and can stay to um need to 01:00:01.630 --> 01:00:05.520 do so I'm restructuring of its budget. So psychic a trough there 01:00:05.520 --> 01:00:08.010 for this model under one medal a fight to more things I wanted 01:00:08.010 --> 01:00:11.240 us to re quickly every a quick response can can you think of 01:00:11.270 --> 01:00:15.440 any other countries a that that we deal with it. We are their 01:00:15.440 --> 01:00:20.310 top for. A leaders from coming to our capital wash. NBC. 01:00:22.310 --> 01:00:26.670 Um I'm not sure but I just wanna point. I'm mad that note that 01:00:26.670 --> 01:00:31.790 we have actually um you know we have presidential transit spin 01:00:31.790 --> 01:00:35.610 to safety the duty comfort and security of the travel or it began 01:00:35.610 --> 01:00:38.840 to have been by san Francisco they get in your vice premier and 01:00:38.840 --> 01:00:41.550 california early amorous is tight isn't gonna be able to come 01:00:41.550 --> 01:00:44.320 here to watch NBC must we change our policies are correct. 01:00:45.290 --> 01:00:48.030 And that has been the policy to we um changer policy and and 01:00:48.030 --> 01:00:51.770 file where 10 seconds of all out of president chen shui be and 01:00:51.770 --> 01:00:55.180 was finally released about a year ago on medical parole has a 01:00:55.180 --> 01:00:55.490 do it. 01:00:56.770 --> 01:01:01.170 Um as far as I understand he's he's doing well and he's still 01:01:01.300 --> 01:01:03.060 on medical parole as far as I know. 01:01:04.350 --> 01:01:06.070 Thank you very much in the oh back I don't. Know. 01:01:09.160 --> 01:01:09.390 They are. 01:01:11.030 --> 01:01:14.900 This year's so sense that part of the momentum towards seal that 01:01:14.980 --> 01:01:21.040 hasn't uh. Oh let its highs a collection was a response to a 01:01:21.040 --> 01:01:25.230 slowing of taiwan's economy particularly with exports and imports 01:01:25.610 --> 01:01:29.180 a president elect tying has this specifically mention plans to 01:01:29.180 --> 01:01:33.170 have a closer economic relationship with the United States. 01:01:33.680 --> 01:01:38.440 However us businesses in taiwan report facing inadequate were outdated. 01:01:38.440 --> 01:01:43.790 Lots government bureaucracy I in consistent regulatory interpretations 01:01:43.820 --> 01:01:48.710 and a lack of regulatory transparency et cetera as their years 01:01:48.710 --> 01:01:53.540 to further economic developments. What is yours sands of the 01:01:53.540 --> 01:01:57.740 political will of president pellets harry and a newly elected 01:01:57.740 --> 01:02:01.910 deep pee. Pee majority in the legislative yet to address these 01:02:01.910 --> 01:02:03.110 issues directly. 01:02:04.070 --> 01:02:08.710 Yes thank you very much for that question um it in our conversations 01:02:08.710 --> 01:02:13.910 with them about just tying in with her team a it is my sense 01:02:13.910 --> 01:02:17.830 that this is an area that she is very well aware of it is inhibiting 01:02:17.830 --> 01:02:23.230 taiwan's economic potential and that she was I'm looking to um 01:02:23.260 --> 01:02:28.100 move the as a priority once she takes office to try to address 01:02:28.460 --> 01:02:33.180 um and we have been and I'm very keen to love. 01:02:33.890 --> 01:02:38.470 Worked with her and her in a new administration again to arcade 01:02:38.470 --> 01:02:42.190 investment framework agreement process which her team is all. 01:02:42.190 --> 01:02:46.390 Well we're on it has been briefed on um to try to move slower 01:02:46.390 --> 01:02:51.280 than some of the intractable market access barriers that we've 01:02:51.280 --> 01:02:54.520 seen anti one and also some of these regulatory problems. 01:02:54.520 --> 01:02:58.290 They do create a lot of constraints for our um businesses and 01:02:58.290 --> 01:03:00.580 art um the potential investors. 01:03:01.970 --> 01:03:05.930 And my second question different topic on a mission to the south 01:03:05.930 --> 01:03:11.230 china sea on how to recent reports of possible joint naval patrols 01:03:11.230 --> 01:03:15.780 by the U.S. and india in the south china sea I work into the 01:03:15.780 --> 01:03:19.590 us says hired E to de escalate tensions. There. 01:03:22.850 --> 01:03:27.190 Yeah and I I can't really comment on the story about gained nine 01:03:27.190 --> 01:03:30.790 controls the TV us singing be as far as I'm aware there is no 01:03:30.790 --> 01:03:34.670 concrete plan in that regard but certainly the us policy for 01:03:34.670 --> 01:03:39.180 the south china sea is to call on all of a V a claimants and 01:03:39.180 --> 01:03:44.430 regional pro players to try to reduce tensions to a prisoner 01:03:44.430 --> 01:03:49.470 freedom of navigation over flight um and to a trying to resolve 01:03:49.470 --> 01:03:52.130 disputes peacefully and uh. 01:03:53.180 --> 01:03:56.610 Conduct themselves in accordance with the rule of law and I don't 01:03:56.720 --> 01:04:00.820 is so I don't think that there's a name art our presence in in 01:04:00.820 --> 01:04:05.170 that part of the a world has been long standing. It's part of 01:04:05.170 --> 01:04:10.170 our um security a presence in that region which is help maintain 01:04:10.170 --> 01:04:13.830 peace and stability in asia for a ever since the second end of 01:04:13.830 --> 01:04:17.560 the second world war and I think go we don't see any problem 01:04:17.560 --> 01:04:21.070 with a patrols are other things that are in keeping with fema 01:04:21.070 --> 01:04:23.450 a flight and freedom of navigation. 01:04:24.770 --> 01:04:25.990 Thank you I E O back. 01:04:27.740 --> 01:04:31.360 Let us months. So we're conclude are pale. First there will love 01:04:31.360 --> 01:04:35.210 the second pale up the seated this will also wanted to say that 01:04:35.210 --> 01:04:35.640 to a. 01:04:36.420 --> 01:04:39.960 We are trying to reschedule the classified briefing because we're 01:04:39.960 --> 01:04:43.790 have boats calling about 50 mess when my just get through the testimony. 01:04:43.790 --> 01:04:44.700 This second pay all. 01:04:45.290 --> 01:04:48.550 Um what we call for votes but thank you so much distorting for 01:04:48.670 --> 01:04:50.780 coming in thank you for all your attention. 01:04:52.710 --> 01:04:54.100 So we'll see the next they'll. Know. 01:04:57.710 --> 01:04:58.690 As you know one for. You. 01:05:09.590 --> 01:05:14.390 Billion mood. Always. Not.. Okay. 01:05:22.010 --> 01:05:22.230 Okay.. I 01:05:26.000 --> 01:06:02.800 I But. A 01:06:07.760 --> 01:06:09.490 What's the introduction sir. 01:06:10.100 --> 01:06:10.640 I know where. 01:06:11.150 --> 01:06:12.490 Kinda clear in the room out that. 01:06:13.130 --> 01:06:15.920 We were make sure we get your your tests my before we have to vote. 01:06:16.550 --> 01:06:21.530 Um. We're really pleased to be joined today by three axle a perilous 01:06:21.530 --> 01:06:25.925 first in a visceral Schreiber. Presence CEO of the project 20 01:06:25.925 --> 01:06:27.060 49 institute. 01:06:27.620 --> 01:06:31.450 Is by Glazer to to see your dance senior advisor for asian director 01:06:31.450 --> 01:06:34.510 of the china power project and center for strategic and international 01:06:34.510 --> 01:06:39.240 studies and doctor shelley river of davidson university's political 01:06:39.240 --> 01:06:42.390 science apart were really grateful for the PS when a says joining 01:06:42.390 --> 01:06:44.460 us today that whether expertise a will start. 01:06:45.020 --> 01:06:45.450 When you mr. 01:06:45.450 --> 01:06:47.960 Track. But here. 01:06:48.680 --> 01:06:52.600 Uh for much appreciate invitation. Appreciate gain. Seat alongside 01:06:52.600 --> 01:06:54.470 the darker rigor in this Glazer glad. 01:06:55.090 --> 01:06:58.270 Have enormous respect for is. Well I'm a I wanna join others 01:06:58.270 --> 01:07:02.620 to express condolences and a fosse in prayer service certainly 01:07:02.620 --> 01:07:05.370 it's a difficult time and and we wish them. Well and the recovery 01:07:05.840 --> 01:07:09.450 efforts um this a very timely hearing has been noted due to the 01:07:10.010 --> 01:07:13.870 A recent collection and I think it's appropriate that we acknowledged 01:07:13.870 --> 01:07:16.690 the significance of this of and see young democracy. They are 01:07:16.690 --> 01:07:19.890 under tremendous pressure a uh. So just carrying out a free and 01:07:19.890 --> 01:07:25.170 fair election is is something worth a are worthy of our praise um. 01:07:25.770 --> 01:07:27.990 In your instructions you asked me to speak specifically about 01:07:27.990 --> 01:07:32.300 economic and trade issues a which I will do a before doing that 01:07:32.300 --> 01:07:36.700 I think it's also appropriate to note a prison emma and and the 01:07:36.730 --> 01:07:39.690 fact that he's coming to the end of of his tenure. He's been 01:07:39.690 --> 01:07:43.290 a great friend of United States. Uh has done a terrific chop 01:07:43.290 --> 01:07:46.550 groaning a peace and stability in the region. I think a often 01:07:46.550 --> 01:07:50.160 not can credit for is south china sea peace initiative the chassis 01:07:50.160 --> 01:07:53.230 peace initiative. So was remove into a new administration which 01:07:53.230 --> 01:07:55.690 reflect on his accomplishments um. 01:07:56.510 --> 01:08:01.600 A doctor sigh a is uh a somebody who's very experienced on trade 01:08:01.630 --> 01:08:05.160 matters a she herself has been a trade negotiator and I think 01:08:05.160 --> 01:08:09.380 she campaigned on economic reform and promoting trade. I think 01:08:09.380 --> 01:08:13.100 that gives us opportunities that we would be a very smart to 01:08:13.550 --> 01:08:17.540 to seize upon a as been mentioned by others a she has a keen 01:08:17.540 --> 01:08:19.220 interest in joining tee pee pee. 01:08:19.730 --> 01:08:22.660 Uh I'm of the view that we should now we welcome that interests 01:08:22.780 --> 01:08:26.290 but be very clear that we walked taiwan a second round should 01:08:26.290 --> 01:08:30.750 there be one and I'll there as a and that we eat will work with 01:08:30.750 --> 01:08:34.050 them to identify clear pathway to to entry and listen carefully 01:08:34.050 --> 01:08:37.620 to the administration statements that we welcome their interests ugly. 01:08:37.620 --> 01:08:39.900 We should. Welcome more than their interest. I think we should 01:08:40.140 --> 01:08:44.550 work with and I have a concrete path a to inclusion a ninty pete pete. 01:08:44.800 --> 01:08:48.130 I agree with previous comments made about a the investment firemen 01:08:48.130 --> 01:08:50.750 and the need for a bilateral investment agreement. 01:08:51.260 --> 01:08:54.400 Um taiwan is a significant investor and the United States. 01:08:54.400 --> 01:08:57.380 And course flies for set of that can be strength and there are 01:08:57.380 --> 01:09:00.500 too many barrier still in place uh uh. So we should keep these 01:09:00.500 --> 01:09:01.690 delegation djs going. 01:09:02.420 --> 01:09:06.040 Uh but more to the point work through the various for a a to 01:09:06.040 --> 01:09:09.000 try to create a better environment for for mutual investment. 01:09:09.400 --> 01:09:11.710 I think there are other areas of our economic relationship. 01:09:11.710 --> 01:09:15.360 We can also be strengthened um. I think a defense industrial 01:09:15.360 --> 01:09:18.250 cooperation is something we should consider there were I think 01:09:18.250 --> 01:09:21.890 some very good questions about the submarine program wine 15 years. 01:09:22.270 --> 01:09:26.060 I'm certainly if taiwan does determined to go the path of the 01:09:26.200 --> 01:09:29.440 indigenous the so electric some rain there are opportunities 01:09:29.440 --> 01:09:32.820 for our industry get involved in that and I think the administration 01:09:32.820 --> 01:09:36.260 could send clear signals that that we welcome that kind of a 01:09:36.260 --> 01:09:38.960 defense industrial cooperation and it could really give a boost 01:09:39.170 --> 01:09:42.540 to this program and maybe won't be another 15 years a into we 01:09:42.540 --> 01:09:46.090 see a summer in their in and taiwan I think in the S and T area 01:09:46.090 --> 01:09:50.380 as well this is ben uh one of the a pass series of success a 01:09:50.380 --> 01:09:54.550 taiwan is a very innovative country evade our global we're in 01:09:54.550 --> 01:09:58.850 patents and that susan over-use fraser. A lot of when when opportunities 01:09:58.850 --> 01:10:01.540 I think if we really strengths in our essence equal operation. 01:10:01.900 --> 01:10:05.010 Not only a defense but the on that in into the high tech sector. 01:10:05.610 --> 01:10:09.160 Um this is all going to unfold another under and firemen were expected. 01:10:09.160 --> 01:10:12.830 The increasing pressure a knowing military pressure and the missiles 01:10:12.830 --> 01:10:16.260 that we're all aware of but there are rumors that china's preparing 01:10:16.260 --> 01:10:21.400 for a more course if path cutting back tourists coming back flights 01:10:21.430 --> 01:10:22.320 a etc. 01:10:22.880 --> 01:10:26.030 Um we can do these things your respective of the positions china 01:10:26.030 --> 01:10:29.580 takes but of course a becomes more challenging at least politically 01:10:29.580 --> 01:10:32.540 and diplomatically guy that in the face of more pressure. 01:10:33.320 --> 01:10:37.070 I think we have to remember to keep the onus on beijing. Um they're 01:10:37.070 --> 01:10:39.630 the ones who have a policy that's failing they're the ones that 01:10:39.630 --> 01:10:44.230 have the military a posture opposite taiwan a threatening them 01:10:44.260 --> 01:10:47.990 and intimidating the people there uh and they are the ones that 01:10:47.990 --> 01:10:50.090 also need to show some flexibility sell. 01:10:50.600 --> 01:10:54.460 Um people regard this collection as a potential inflection point 01:10:54.460 --> 01:10:57.940 about we we need remember that the real up or the problem as 01:10:57.940 --> 01:11:00.990 bait Beijing's intransigent some the position that they're taking. 01:11:01.520 --> 01:11:05.200 So just to conclude I'm very briefly. I think they're five things 01:11:05.230 --> 01:11:09.590 I think TV peter very clear path is important I saying a more 01:11:09.620 --> 01:11:13.130 on bilateral investment include not only the bilateral agreement 01:11:13.130 --> 01:11:16.960 with the promotion of of these delegation PS uh. I think on the 01:11:16.960 --> 01:11:20.930 defense side um there's much more the can be gone and I think 01:11:20.930 --> 01:11:24.660 several of those systems were mentioned have sixteens mine sweepers. 01:11:24.660 --> 01:11:27.550 But I have a declare interest in the submarine program because 01:11:27.550 --> 01:11:31.550 I think there's a opportunity for invested defense industrial cooperation. 01:11:32.310 --> 01:11:36.290 The essence he area as a as a fourth area. I think is very promising 01:11:36.320 --> 01:11:40.130 and then finally in our diplomacy get some balance this this 01:11:40.130 --> 01:11:43.640 selection is one of the reasons we're here talking about people 01:11:43.640 --> 01:11:48.300 that thread too far uh uh some people might he uh uh oriented 01:11:48.300 --> 01:11:51.520 towards blaming democracy are blown waiting tie one for the instability 01:11:51.990 --> 01:11:55.110 problem is and in beijing and we need to keep that in mind is 01:11:55.140 --> 01:11:59.520 as we go forward in continued in. Up in our emphasis on their 01:11:59.550 --> 01:12:03.340 need to de escalate to demilitarized and to have some flexibility 01:12:03.470 --> 01:12:04.130 thank mister. 01:12:04.930 --> 01:12:05.650 He was later. 01:12:06.200 --> 01:12:09.250 Thank you chairman starts sarah Mandela ranking member Sherman 01:12:09.250 --> 01:12:12.220 and distinguish members of the committee uh I too would like 01:12:12.220 --> 01:12:16.060 to offer my thoughts and prayers to the people of taiwan as they 01:12:16.060 --> 01:12:17.700 recover from this earthquake. 01:12:18.450 --> 01:12:22.380 The United States has a deep and abiding interest in the preservation 01:12:22.380 --> 01:12:24.690 of taiwan security and democracy. 01:12:25.240 --> 01:12:29.010 Of the taiwan relations arc remains an important to have touchstone 01:12:29.010 --> 01:12:32.090 for congress for policymakers in the executive branch. 01:12:32.620 --> 01:12:36.500 And two inch toward taiwan security us government must actively 01:12:36.500 --> 01:12:40.290 seek to use all the tools of us Powell sing and implement not 01:12:40.320 --> 01:12:43.730 only the letter but also the spirit and the intentions behind 01:12:43.730 --> 01:12:44.510 a tiara a. 01:12:45.170 --> 01:12:48.970 I don't 's to dress my remarks to taiwan's security and the threats 01:12:48.970 --> 01:12:52.180 to taiwan's security are numerous and they are growing. 01:12:52.940 --> 01:12:56.630 Efforts to sustain the island's economic prosperity witches of 01:12:56.630 --> 01:13:01.560 critically important component of national security are facing challenges. 01:13:02.090 --> 01:13:06.170 Taiwan is largely excluded from the asia pacific regional economic 01:13:06.200 --> 01:13:11.310 integration process of the us can and should do more to advocate 01:13:11.310 --> 01:13:15.780 for taiwan's increase participation in international organizations 01:13:15.780 --> 01:13:20.140 and especially the hours that would enhance the safety and welfare 01:13:20.140 --> 01:13:23.880 of taiwan's citizens and I can then chairman sounded for introducing 01:13:23.880 --> 01:13:27.760 the legislation and urges the obama administration to support 01:13:27.760 --> 01:13:31.770 taiwan's efforts to obtain observer status in Interpol from which 01:13:31.770 --> 01:13:34.560 it was expelled in 19 80 four. 01:13:35.570 --> 01:13:39.450 Without question the greatest and most star trek to tie one security 01:13:39.450 --> 01:13:43.760 is of course posed by the chinese military us security assistance 01:13:43.790 --> 01:13:47.490 including but not limited to arms sales to taiwan is vital to 01:13:47.490 --> 01:13:51.540 to to hurt china from coursing for attacking taiwan and to enable 01:13:51.540 --> 01:13:56.120 taiwan's armed forces to fight effectively in all possible contingencies. 01:13:56.900 --> 01:14:00.750 Cooperation with china resents important opportunities to the 01:14:00.750 --> 01:14:04.290 United States. For example to reverse global warming and prevent 01:14:04.290 --> 01:14:05.710 nuclear proliferation. 01:14:06.440 --> 01:14:09.270 And neal is of course should seek to work with beijing to address 01:14:09.270 --> 01:14:13.320 regional and global challenges were possible. However it is harmful 01:14:13.320 --> 01:14:17.210 to American interests chippies. So eager for chinese cooperation 01:14:17.490 --> 01:14:21.210 that it appears willing to sacrifice taiwan for better us china 01:14:21.210 --> 01:14:25.940 ties such an approach sends the wrong signal to beijing it creates 01:14:25.940 --> 01:14:29.820 anxiety in taiwan and it fosters doubt throughout the region 01:14:29.980 --> 01:14:33.580 about america's willingness to withstand chinese pressure in 01:14:33.580 --> 01:14:35.100 support of its commitments. 01:14:36.020 --> 01:14:39.120 He came to you defeat new election. It's high you one of created 01:14:39.120 --> 01:14:43.170 some uncertainty about the future of a cross strait relations 01:14:43.560 --> 01:14:47.270 and the mainland insists. That's how you one except its definition 01:14:47.270 --> 01:14:52.060 of the existing political foundation which is essentially a opposition 01:14:52.060 --> 01:14:56.860 to taiwan independence hands support of the 19 92 consensus. 01:14:57.380 --> 01:15:01.300 Tell you what is recently de fondest existing political foundation 01:15:01.300 --> 01:15:06.030 differently for her it includes a historical fact of the 19 92 01:15:06.030 --> 01:15:10.250 talks the prevailing a republic of china constitutional order 01:15:10.500 --> 01:15:14.560 the accumulated outcome of more than 20 years of cross strait interaction. 01:15:14.880 --> 01:15:19.270 And importantly democratic principles and the will of the taiwanese people. 01:15:19.930 --> 01:15:23.720 The U.S. government can play a role like a leaf to help narrow 01:15:23.780 --> 01:15:27.260 the gap between mainland china and taiwan by encouraging each 01:15:27.260 --> 01:15:32.380 side to provide assurances to the outer to assuage their respective fears. 01:15:32.940 --> 01:15:36.420 The us should strongly discouraged saying beijing from using 01:15:36.560 --> 01:15:40.190 corset measures to pressure it's hard and that the people each 01:15:40.190 --> 01:15:41.920 of concede to its demands. 01:15:42.540 --> 01:15:47.620 Punitive actions by china can compel tying when a to respond 01:15:47.650 --> 01:15:52.000 and perhaps result in a negative spiral it could produce across 01:15:52.000 --> 01:15:54.100 straight setback in even a crisis. 01:15:55.040 --> 01:15:58.700 Beijing appears to be a to liberating how to respond to the deep 01:15:58.700 --> 01:16:02.820 EPA's return to power in taiwan um. I think that seeking pink 01:16:02.820 --> 01:16:06.670 has not yet made a decision but if he adopts a more call were 01:16:06.670 --> 01:16:10.280 sent and even aggressive approach to taiwan the U.S. 01:16:10.280 --> 01:16:14.010 response will be widely viewed as an indicator of the credibility 01:16:14.040 --> 01:16:17.910 of American commitments and not only japan but also countries 01:16:17.910 --> 01:16:21.660 in southeast asia would be all law armed if washington fails 01:16:21.660 --> 01:16:25.330 to provide backing to tie warmed in the face of chinese portion 01:16:25.360 --> 01:16:26.140 or aggression. 01:16:27.090 --> 01:16:30.530 For more than two decades. The USS insisted that decisions about 01:16:30.530 --> 01:16:33.950 taiwan's future must have these centered the people of taiwan 01:16:34.160 --> 01:16:38.670 in a democratic manner and public opinion polls show that a majority 01:16:38.670 --> 01:16:42.120 of the people of taiwan. Yes they favor talks with mainland china 01:16:42.410 --> 01:16:47.030 I'd to win bling numbers. Favor re unification in 20 15 a record 01:16:47.030 --> 01:16:52.010 low of nine point 1% of respondents in taiwan favorite unification 01:16:52.040 --> 01:16:53.650 either now or in the future. 01:16:54.290 --> 01:16:58.650 In this polling data combined with the outcome of the election suggests. 01:16:59.160 --> 01:17:03.160 That there could be a realignment of political forces and attitudes 01:17:03.190 --> 01:17:07.480 underway an entire wine in it is imperative that the U.S. 01:17:07.480 --> 01:17:11.450 help taiwan to preserve the autonomy that its people desire and 01:17:11.450 --> 01:17:14.690 in sure that the differences between tied the in beijing the 01:17:14.690 --> 01:17:19.370 match peaceful like thank you. That. 01:17:20.360 --> 01:17:24.390 Returned. Thank you very much for allowing me to be here. 01:17:24.390 --> 01:17:27.440 It's a pleasure to out have this opportunity. 01:17:28.580 --> 01:17:31.900 The once jenny where elections were watershed in the island's 01:17:31.900 --> 01:17:35.060 democratic development for the first time the bombing down last 01:17:35.060 --> 01:17:37.760 control of both branches of the national government. 01:17:38.570 --> 01:17:42.580 The GT pugh has won national all actions only twice before when 01:17:42.580 --> 01:17:46.550 Jose again was elected president in 2002 thousand four. 01:17:47.240 --> 01:17:50.870 And many in washington remember the challenge presidency as a 01:17:51.140 --> 01:17:52.650 time of turbulence. 01:17:54.070 --> 01:17:59.000 Chun began his presidency with efforts to reaching out to beijing 01:17:59.030 --> 01:18:05.080 and to they can T but both a PR CDMA can T stonewalled him and 01:18:05.080 --> 01:18:09.240 he eventually gave upon seeking their cooperation and began pursuing 01:18:09.240 --> 01:18:12.170 an agenda aimed more at pleasing his core supporters. 01:18:12.860 --> 01:18:16.290 Nonetheless the Chun presidency may left many voters feeling 01:18:16.290 --> 01:18:20.130 disillusion and that helped gear of back a empties mining jail 01:18:20.130 --> 01:18:22.100 an easy win in 2000 eight. 01:18:22.980 --> 01:18:27.440 Under Mont the taiwan strait has been relatively calm taiwan. 01:18:27.440 --> 01:18:31.860 Assign emas two dozen economic agreements with a PR C Wal cross 01:18:31.860 --> 01:18:35.310 strait trade investment and people that people flows have increased 01:18:35.310 --> 01:18:39.370 unprecedented levels soon after the bpa is about to return to 01:18:39.370 --> 01:18:44.140 power people are asking whether we are about to enter another 01:18:44.170 --> 01:18:46.280 era of tension in the taiwan strait. 01:18:47.730 --> 01:18:51.060 Well I understand why these questions are being asked to I do 01:18:51.060 --> 01:18:55.220 not believe we are about to enter an era of confrontation under 01:18:55.220 --> 01:18:58.590 its ties leadership the dea VP has adopted moderate positions 01:18:58.590 --> 01:19:01.520 that all lying with the preferences of taiwan's people. 01:19:02.270 --> 01:19:05.650 Thereafter campaign she made it clear that her goal is to preserve 01:19:05.650 --> 01:19:09.590 the status quo in the taiwan strait. She does not intend to move 01:19:09.590 --> 01:19:13.560 taiwan toward independence. But neither does she intend to rush 01:19:13.560 --> 01:19:18.280 headlong into Beijing's embrace um either politically or economically. 01:19:18.670 --> 01:19:22.700 So in short the january elections of from taiwan's democracy 01:19:22.700 --> 01:19:27.070 and confirmed the fundamental rationality of taiwan's collector it. 01:19:28.560 --> 01:19:33.020 Promoting democracy is a core interests in objective of us foreign policy. 01:19:33.640 --> 01:19:37.430 During the cold war taiwan's government persuaded the us to overlook 01:19:37.430 --> 01:19:41.060 its authoritarian nature but in the seventies and eighties us 01:19:41.060 --> 01:19:44.680 officials especially members of congress joined with democracy 01:19:44.680 --> 01:19:48.640 activists in taiwan to urge they can T led government to implement 01:19:48.640 --> 01:19:52.230 democratic reforms taiwan's democratization was achieve. 01:19:52.230 --> 01:19:56.180 There's almost no bloodshed are instability making it an example 01:19:56.180 --> 01:19:57.570 to other nations. 01:19:58.460 --> 01:20:02.620 Supporting taiwan's democracy is an important element of us policy 01:20:02.620 --> 01:20:06.810 therefore and it is critical that we not confuse taiwan's people's 01:20:06.840 --> 01:20:10.520 active defense of their democracy with trouble making. 01:20:11.280 --> 01:20:14.780 An overwhelming majority of taiwanese recognize that pursuing 01:20:14.780 --> 01:20:18.770 formal independence is both unnecessary and risky but they have 01:20:18.770 --> 01:20:22.400 no interest in being absorbed into the people's republic of china 01:20:22.850 --> 01:20:26.320 their goal is to remain a self governing democratic and to tea 01:20:26.350 --> 01:20:29.550 while working toward peaceful and cooperative relations with 01:20:29.550 --> 01:20:31.270 their neighbors on the chinese mainland. 01:20:31.950 --> 01:20:35.510 These goals which are represented. Well in time once platform. 01:20:35.740 --> 01:20:37.710 No pose. No threat to anyone. 01:20:38.740 --> 01:20:41.660 It is likely that there will be some tension in the taiwan strait 01:20:41.660 --> 01:20:45.910 during ties term of office because as long as beijing insists 01:20:45.910 --> 01:20:50.310 that taiwan must except unification them matter which party governs 01:20:50.340 --> 01:20:55.740 in Taipei there will be tension the cost Beijing's demands run 01:20:55.740 --> 01:20:57.860 against the well of taiwan's people. 01:20:59.340 --> 01:21:04.740 Yeah. Peter seat leaders decide to freeze owl tie as they did 01:21:04.740 --> 01:21:09.100 john the U.S. government must resist Beijing's efforts to label 01:21:09.100 --> 01:21:11.380 time lion as the guilty party. 01:21:12.570 --> 01:21:15.890 Us during the current us policy is the obama administration's 01:21:15.920 --> 01:21:19.180 efforts to improve communication and understanding between the 01:21:19.180 --> 01:21:20.650 us and the dea pee pee. 01:21:21.180 --> 01:21:24.360 Now it's has been elected the U.S. agree double its efforts to 01:21:24.360 --> 01:21:28.570 keep those channels of communication open you rest policy precludes 01:21:28.570 --> 01:21:31.670 washington from engaging in high level official interactions 01:21:31.670 --> 01:21:34.180 with Taipei although it seems that not everyone in this room 01:21:34.180 --> 01:21:37.900 things that's a good that policy in the but the us it is free 01:21:37.900 --> 01:21:42.840 under any policy to shoes and a less restrictive interpretation 01:21:42.870 --> 01:21:47.540 of its policy overly rigid at hearings to the one china policy 01:21:47.540 --> 01:21:52.170 will not serve the us. Well in a period of uncertainty and transition. 01:21:52.830 --> 01:21:55.850 The task for the us and the next three years of the to support 01:21:55.850 --> 01:22:00.320 taiwan's continued democratic development washington should recognize 01:22:00.320 --> 01:22:03.560 and reward to the VP led government's moderate positions and 01:22:03.560 --> 01:22:07.440 encourage all parties to seek opportunities for cooperation and 01:22:07.440 --> 01:22:08.870 avoid confrontation. 01:22:09.380 --> 01:22:13.750 Given Taipei and beijing is incompatible goals in some areas 01:22:13.780 --> 01:22:18.050 a degree of tension is unavoidable. However I tend to that management 01:22:18.050 --> 01:22:21.750 can prevent that tension from ripening into conflict. Thank you 01:22:21.750 --> 01:22:22.270 very. Much. 01:22:26.300 --> 01:22:29.050 We're first can we have risen when he's up. 01:22:29.730 --> 01:22:30.580 Warren christopher. 01:22:31.110 --> 01:22:32.980 Was a factory state. Now remember. 01:22:33.600 --> 01:22:38.230 Him coming before one of our committees and testifying that our policy. 01:22:38.750 --> 01:22:44.360 With china was one of and the taiwan strait was one of strategic ambiguity. 01:22:44.390 --> 01:22:46.940 I thought that was the stoop of this thing i've ever heard my life. 01:22:48.290 --> 01:22:51.520 And My understanding is a so our policy. 01:22:52.140 --> 01:22:53.050 Is an arisen that. 01:22:53.930 --> 01:22:55.980 Doctor rarity one of biggest out of bed. 01:22:56.720 --> 01:23:00.500 Sure yes it is our policy on them that I think part of the reason 01:23:00.500 --> 01:23:04.330 that it continues to be our policy is that it has. 01:23:05.900 --> 01:23:10.060 Whatever its merits on the face of it actually served us very 01:23:10.060 --> 01:23:14.500 well for a long time. So in it might not be the policy that a 01:23:14.500 --> 01:23:18.040 political scientist would design but I don't recommend government 01:23:18.040 --> 01:23:18.850 by political says. 01:23:19.470 --> 01:23:26.280 That's so I I think it practice. I it has allowed the us to calibrate its. 01:23:26.900 --> 01:23:32.680 Actions and positions to award both the PR C anti wian in ways 01:23:32.680 --> 01:23:37.510 that have successfully up maintain the balance in the straight 01:23:37.750 --> 01:23:39.000 up uh. What she'll that. 01:23:39.780 --> 01:23:40.570 Is really. 01:23:42.060 --> 01:23:46.710 Idiotic policies about the like that when we got way couldn't 01:23:46.710 --> 01:23:48.740 visit his alma minor the Cornell. 01:23:49.250 --> 01:23:53.760 Um and we had that pass special legislation encouraging or allowing 01:23:53.760 --> 01:23:58.640 him to do so war taiwan of virtually being kicked out of every 01:23:58.640 --> 01:24:01.520 international body and now we have to try to assert. 01:24:02.040 --> 01:24:05.030 Uh in the name of common sense that they be allowed to participate 01:24:05.030 --> 01:24:09.290 in buddies light can recall a more all it we won all hands on 01:24:09.290 --> 01:24:13.120 deck to fight international terrorism and the international crime 01:24:13.120 --> 01:24:16.550 and trafficking in human trafficking. It it just makes sense 01:24:16.550 --> 01:24:17.820 to have all hands on back. 01:24:18.360 --> 01:24:20.680 Um. I'm one of the world. 01:24:21.330 --> 01:24:26.630 With anybody in taiwan ever want. To follow up and chen is ah 01:24:26.630 --> 01:24:30.750 for of the piece for re unification with a with the one china 01:24:30.750 --> 01:24:33.570 two systems when they see how they hoodwinked the people of Hong 01:24:33.570 --> 01:24:37.440 Kong a universal suffrage um. You know they're good that the 01:24:37.440 --> 01:24:41.590 folks in Hong Kong leave that that claptrap that beijing with 01:24:41.590 --> 01:24:44.770 sore on adam that you know it's gonna be one china to system. 01:24:45.290 --> 01:24:50.100 It when in reality a the leader of Hong Kong it's by beijing 01:24:50.460 --> 01:24:54.910 um why with taiwan ever won a yielded that this Glazer Tammy thoughts. 01:24:56.270 --> 01:24:59.430 Well I think it that's exactly the reason why the posts. So that 01:24:59.430 --> 01:25:03.330 the people of taiwan do very few of them actually support re 01:25:03.330 --> 01:25:08.390 unification as they observe Hong can as they witness the crack 01:25:08.390 --> 01:25:13.640 down on dissent and me a squeezing of the ability of the average 01:25:13.640 --> 01:25:18.440 people on the mainland just to access the internet back to conduct 01:25:18.440 --> 01:25:23.190 protests I to the published there Hughes I I think it's clear 01:25:23.220 --> 01:25:27.360 that to the people in taiwan do not want to be hard to of the 01:25:27.360 --> 01:25:31.480 mainland and do not support one country two systems. Oh in an 01:25:31.510 --> 01:25:36.650 anti one pras sliding is legal of people can share their religious 01:25:36.650 --> 01:25:41.390 views freely of their freedom of the prowess yet peaceful transitions 01:25:41.390 --> 01:25:45.060 from one and uh you know party that the next and and leadership 01:25:45.060 --> 01:25:48.230 and the president's office and in the seat of government. 01:25:48.810 --> 01:25:54.180 Um. And they see the vast differences a when you speak about 01:25:54.180 --> 01:25:57.630 your eye look with conviction that the sugar bowl even something 01:25:57.630 --> 01:26:00.860 as I you don't really believe it uh in china and that you know 01:26:01.030 --> 01:26:04.260 that's a problem live you really believe in something that you're 01:26:04.260 --> 01:26:08.760 a fanatic um and you get him doesn't and so that you know the 01:26:08.760 --> 01:26:12.630 people of taiwan watch this stuff happen and and they're very 01:26:12.630 --> 01:26:16.350 conscious like I was this concern is anybody was some of the 01:26:16.350 --> 01:26:20.210 state message chose way be um was making a you know later on 01:26:20.520 --> 01:26:21.710 in his administration. 01:26:22.710 --> 01:26:27.230 But citing one has said that she intends to promote the status 01:26:27.230 --> 01:26:31.280 quo that she's not trying to upset the up for that she's made 01:26:31.280 --> 01:26:36.050 it clear that her first interests and first duty is to the people 01:26:36.050 --> 01:26:38.380 tie one not to the people on mainland china. 01:26:38.880 --> 01:26:41.530 Don't think that's all that they might think that's that's just 01:26:41.530 --> 01:26:42.380 common sense. 01:26:42.920 --> 01:26:46.190 And so I'm has as they go forward. 01:26:46.730 --> 01:26:52.730 Um how can we monitor. Uh you know it it in in our relations. 01:26:53.370 --> 01:26:57.460 With the castrate hot heart. What indicators should we be Monterrey 01:26:57.460 --> 01:27:00.800 if recess at how the crusty relationship is is being handled 01:27:00.800 --> 01:27:03.410 become a trend in that the Peaple whether or not they're gonna 01:27:03.410 --> 01:27:07.530 stonewall per like the that chance away via um I guess that's 01:27:07.530 --> 01:27:10.540 one thing we could probably see pretty readily. But the other 01:27:10.540 --> 01:27:15.210 one is a witty expect will happen the credit formal official 01:27:15.420 --> 01:27:18.050 contact between the two sides of the straight to think there's 01:27:18.050 --> 01:27:19.590 gonna be a degradation of back. 01:27:21.310 --> 01:27:24.950 Yeah of guest rendered. Thank you. I can crumbs disarm and I 01:27:24.950 --> 01:27:28.350 think as a very important questions. I'm sticking to caterers 01:27:28.390 --> 01:27:31.530 one of the early indicators. We can look out is whether the mainland 01:27:31.530 --> 01:27:35.240 this restrict interests that are travelling to taiwan are already 01:27:35.240 --> 01:27:39.770 some signs of that uh this could damage taiwan's economy and 01:27:39.800 --> 01:27:42.050 the mainland of course claims some denied..