Die freie Welt braucht Taiwan: Warum Solidarität den Wohlstand schützt

[Excerpt from essay by Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan.]

Value-added diplomacy has become Taiwan’s new foreign affairs cornerstone. When the world asks, “Why is Taiwan so important?” we have a clear answer: by working with Taiwan, allies and like-minded democratic countries will not only find common ground. They will also stand to gain things they cannot access elsewhere: added security, more prosperity, and vital knowledge about democratic resilience. Whether Taiwan’s allies and partners are more focused on values or interests, Taiwan can help.