Taiwan Representative to Israel Emphasizes Taiwan Strait Stability as Key to Global Security

The Jerusalem Post, Israel's largest English-language newspaper, published an interview today with Taiwan's Representative to Israel, Li Ya-ping. The interview covered Taiwan's response to Chinese military pressure and the importance of Taiwan in the global technology supply chain. Li emphasized that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are not only crucial for the Indo-Pacific but are also closely linked to global economic and supply chain stability. Regarding China's military expansion, Li stated that it is the primary cause of regional instability and that Taiwan will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities to deter aggression. She also highlighted that Taiwan's semiconductor industry advantage stems from a mature ecosystem and that Taiwan's defense is aimed at deterrence, not provocation.