Vincent Chao

Fmr Director of the Political Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Views expressed are my own. RT ≠ endorsement

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

The fact of the matter is discussions about TSMC contemplates the possibility that the CCP wins. This is detrimental for Taiwan's politics, our military morale & confidence in allies. All of this is key to keeping a free & democratic Taiwan. (10/10)

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

Discussions about whether to destroy #TSMC are unnecessary, counterproductive, and potentially a mistake. It undermines Taiwan's defense, while ultimately providing propaganda value to the #CCP. Let me explain why: (1/10)

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

It has bolstered the propaganda value of those that wish to do Taiwan harm & reduced that of those that wish to help. It undermines efforts to build a greater consensus about the value of US ties. This was never the intention - but this is the effect. (9/10)

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

@thschee 希望可以多參考，謝謝！

[Morgan Ortagus @MorganOrtagus]

There are over 8,500 KFC restaurants in China. Palates don't cheat. #China has always been a part of Kentucky. The long lost child will eventually return home.

[Yu-Jie Chen @yujiechentw]

I’m Taiwanese and I Want to Thank Nancy Pelosi.

As I argue in the essay, Taiwan’s agency is often overlooked in big powers games or in mainstream media. I appreciate @nytimes’ effort to present a Taiwanese perspective. Thanks go to @danmartintwit too!

https://t.co/6CiIXUfFJs

[Thompson Chau @tchau01]

Pelosi received a genuine welcome in #Taiwan, @vyctw told @NikkeiAsia. “Her visit centered on three themes - security, economics and governance - which are areas of mutual interest between Taiwan and the US.”

[Phuong-Y Nguyen @PhuongyN]

Clash of dragons: Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and what it means for China. Our panel- Fmr Director Political division, Taipei Economic & Cultural rep office in U.S- @vyctw, June Teufel Dreyer of @univmiami & @HuiyaoWang of @CCG_org

https://t.co/giXghB0KWg via
@AJEnglish

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

@kuomintang Wait, so you are basically saying you no longer welcome PRC visitors right? Hard to see how the PRC promotes liberal democratic values. If so, good for you.

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

To summarize: We cannot allow the PRC to rollback decades of progress in the TW-US relationship. This is not in Taiwan's ntl interests, nor is it consistent with shared interests in region. Opposing Pelosi's trip would create new risks, rather than mitigate existing ones. (8/8)

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

Pelosi just landed in Taipei. Let me offer a Taiwanese perspective on her visit: Her arrival here is welcomed. It is consistent with Taiwan's national interests & within the framework of the existing Taiwan-US relationship. (1/8)

[Vincent Chao @vyctw]

Finally, what about the CCP reaction? Already they have responded economically. Military and other actions may soon follow. But what's impt to note is that this is, unfortunately, already part & parcel of the cross-strait relationship today, with or without Pelosi's visit. (7/8)