Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed strong confidence on Monday that the United States would authorize transit arrangements for President William Lai’s upcoming diplomatic journey to Latin America. Minister Lin indicated that ongoing communications between Taipei and Washington have progressed positively, suggesting that stopovers in U.S. territory would not present logistical or diplomatic complications.
During an exclusive interview, Minister Lin elaborated on the anticipated travel plans, stating, “Based on our constructive dialogue with American counterparts, we maintain optimism that transit through the United States will be facilitated in the coming months, enabling our presidential delegation to proceed with visits to allied nations in Latin America.”
Beyond bilateral U.S.-Taiwan relations, Minister Lin addressed escalating regional tensions stemming from recent remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding potential military involvement in response to Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. The Foreign Minister characterized the current geopolitical climate as potentially requiring “approximately one year to stabilize” and emphasized that no party would benefit from further escalation of hostilities.
“It would be contrary to Beijing’s strategic interests to intensify this conflict,” Lin asserted, highlighting the mutual disadvantages of heightened military posturing in the Asia-Pacific region. The comments arrive amid increased diplomatic activity and security discussions among regional powers concerning Taiwan’s status and stability.