On January 1, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen released her New Year's statement, calling for dialogue with China and stating that she would like to "provide necessary assistance from a humanitarian standpoint" regarding the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection. expressed.
On the morning of the 1st, President Tsai delivered a New Year's statement accompanied by Vice President Lai Chingde at the Presidential Office.
In it, President Tsai said to China, "Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the shared responsibility of all parties in the region," and added, "War has never been an option for solving problems. It is precisely by working together with these countries and sharing the common goal of promoting regional stability and development that more people can enjoy safety and happiness."
Then, referring to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in China, he said, "I would like to provide necessary support from a humanitarian standpoint so that more people can have a healthy and peaceful New Year."
Following the announcement of the statement, a Taiwanese media reporter asked, "How do you view the fact that Chinese President Xi Jinping did not mention 'reunification of the motherland' in his New Year's speech?" I also take note of the relatively soft tone of the President in his speech last night."
On the other hand, he said, ``We must also be careful that the activities of the Chinese military around Taiwan are not conducive to cross-strait relations or to peace and stability in the region.'' I asked them to stop the intimidation.