Former NBA Star Enes Kanter Freedom: Taiwan is Core to the Global Tech Race, and the US Needs Taiwan

(CNA, Washington, 18th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom stated in an interview that Taiwan is the core of the global technology race, closely linked to America's AI development, and that the US needs Taiwan, and Taiwan needs the US. In a Zoom interview with "Fox News Digital", Kanter pointed out: "Taiwan is at the heart of the global tech race. If you want to understand the future of artificial intelligence (AI) dominance, economic power, and national security, you must understand Taiwan." Kanter, who formerly played for the NBA's Boston Celtics and is a human rights activist known for his outspoken criticism of the Chinese Communist Party, stated: "(Former US President) Trump has always understood that Communist China is America's greatest long-term geopolitical challenge." He mentioned: "I believe President Trump has always emphasized ensuring peace through strength. I believe that maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait depends on strong American leadership, a clear strategic direction, and a credible deterrent that prevents authoritarian regimes from miscalculating." Kanter noted: "Taiwan is closely intertwined with America's economy, military readiness, and AI development. So this is not just about Asia, but also about who will control the technology that will define the next century. For this reason, I believe the US needs Taiwan, and Taiwan needs the US." Basketball is very popular in Taiwan, and Kanter will visit Taiwan in October to help organize a basketball camp to cultivate the next generation of athletes. Kanter said: "I think the biggest goal of this trip is to document everything and share it with the world. I want people to see what Taiwan truly represents... a free country, a vibrant democracy that refuses to bow to intimidation." (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150518