Representative for Montana, former US Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, warned of the US “fragility” towards China after meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. in conversation with Fox News After the meeting, Zinke warned that Democrats and Republicans must continue to work together to overcome vulnerability to China.
“We have to solve this problem together (Democrats and Republicans). “This day was very important for both sides as we have a common message and we discussed ways to meet our obligations, increase trade and reduce our vulnerability to China.”
Zinke urged the legislative and executive branches of the US government to work together on commitments to provide Taiwan with more weapons systems.
Despite the issue of threats to Taiwan’s sovereignty, Zinke said he sees China as an “aggressive competitor” rather than an adversary.
On April 5, Speaker of the US Congress House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy held a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, representatives of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Earlier, at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs during Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the United States. declarationThat Beijing will take decisive and effective measures to protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
It was learned yesterday that it was China. rejected The United States offered to continue high-level contacts.