Taiwan sees its future ‘closely linked’ to the ‘destiny of Ukraine,’ foreign minister says

Taiwan sees its future ‘closely linked’ to the ‘destiny of Ukraine,’ foreign minister says


TAIPEI Taiwan is taking extensive notes on the war in Ukraine as the island government works to prepare for an invasion that could happen at any time.

The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.

“When Russia invaded Ukraine, although geopolitically distant from Taiwan, Taiwan felt very closely linked to the destiny of Ukraine,” Lin said at the press event. “This war proves that we need to have peace through strength — and that God will help those who help themselves.

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Taiwanese Minster of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung speaks with international journalists during a press event at the ministry’s headquarters

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