In a recent interview, Taiwan's outgoing foreign minister emphasized the need for democracies to unite against the territorial ambitions of authoritarian states like Russia and China. The minister highlighted the close partnership between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who reaffirmed their support for each other amid escalating tensions with the West.
The foreign minister called on Western powers to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia as a signal that democracies stand together in defense of their sovereignty. He warned that a potential Ukrainian defeat could embolden China to take more aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific region, posing a threat to international stability.
