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Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade

Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade

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Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US

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“We don't have to have a fight, and we don't have to land in
China, go to Beijing and win the war. All we have to do is
prevent them to getting their objective of landing in Taiwan and
conquering. It's not going to be easy, but we've been preparing
for this for 77 years.”

Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s
representative to the US.

The island, which lies roughly 100 miles off the coast of
mainland China and is facing growing uncertainty both at home and
abroad.

As geopolitical tensions rise around the world, there’s
increasing focus on the intentions of Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Beijing considers Taiwan part of China and has long-pursued what
it calls reunification with the island.

Mr. Yui Tah-ray has held the his current post since December
2023, having previously served as Taiwan’s deputy foreign
minister. His role is central to maintaining one of Taipei’s most
important international relationships: with the United States.

Washington does not officially recognise Taiwan as an independent
state - and only 12 countries around the world do. But the US
remains Taiwan’s most important international backer, providing
critical defence and security support.

With President Trump back in the White House for a second term,
questions remain over how Washington’s longstanding commitment to
Taiwan will evolve and what that could mean for the island as
tensions with Beijin continue. The Interview brings you
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Presenter: Sumi Somaskanda Producer: Abby Godard Editor: Farhana
Haider

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(Image: Alexander Tah-ray Yui. Credit: Getty)