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Taiwan’s former president, Tsai Ing-wen, believes that in the near future, the United States should prioritize military aid to Ukraine rather than Taiwan.
Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, as cited by Politico, Tsai emphasized, “The U.S. must do everything possible to help Ukrainians.” She added, “We (Taiwan) still have time.”
Tsai argued that “Ukraine’s victory would be the most effective deterrent against future aggression,” implying that U.S. military support for Kyiv could help dissuade China from attacking Taiwan.
China views Taiwan as part of its territory, and concerns persist that Beijing might attempt to reclaim the island by force. The U.S. remains Taiwan’s most significant international supporter and weapons supplier, despite not having formal diplomatic ties.
Recently, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, acknowledged that providing aid to Ukraine and Israel has begun to strain the U.S. military’s readiness for potential conflict in Asia.
Meanwhile, European leaders are urging the Biden administration to strengthen support for Ukraine to bolster Kyiv’s position before Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently stated that Ukraine has received only half of the promised U.S. weaponry, with European aid proving equally crucial to its military.
Read also: No initiatives on Ukraine without Ukraine – European Union
