Taiwan to impose sanctions on Russia for Ukraine invasion
Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Friday (Feb. 25) announced that Taiwan will impose sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
During a press briefing before a session of the Legislative Yuan on Friday, Su was hit by a flurry of questions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine such as whether the government will implement any measures to stabilize prices and stock market fluctuations, how the nation will respond to Russia's aggression, and if Taiwan is the "next Ukraine." Su responded by saying that Russia's breaking of the peace and invasion of Ukraine has been severely condemned by the whole world."
In terms of concrete action, Su said, "We strongly condemn this kind of aggression and will impose sanctions simultaneously with democratic countries." As for the suggestion that Taiwan is the "next Ukraine," Su pointed out that the situation in Taiwan is "very different."
Su explained that Taiwan is vital to the world's industrial supply chain and the geopolitical and geographical environment is unlike that of Ukraine. He said that he despises people who agree with foreign forces who deliberately engage in cognitive warfare.
The premier vowed to "absolutely protect the country's sovereignty and security." He added that Taiwan will "definitely keep pace with democratic countries in upholding the country's sovereignty and protecting the safety of the people."
That same morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) issued a statement condemning Russia's violation of the UN Charter by waging war and invading Ukraine by force and occupying its territory. The ministry stated that this "not only undermines regional and global peace and stability, but also harms the rules-based international order."
MOFA stated that as a member of the democratic community of nations, Taiwan "firmly defends the universal core values of democracy, freedom, the rule of law, and human rights, and regrets that Russia has chosen to use force to intimidate the weak instead of peacefully resolving disputes through diplomatic consultations." The ministry then announced that "in order to urge Russia to stop its military aggression against Ukraine and resume peaceful dialogue among all parties as soon as possible," the Taiwan government will participate in imposition of sanctions against Russia by the international community. Read More...
