Taiwan’s most important priority should be to strengthen national defense and deter use of force by mainland China

Taiwan will manage external and internal challenges with proactive pragmatism and be a responsible stakeholder in the Indo-Pacific region.

A strong military will help deter aggression and keep at bay any prospect of war in the Taiwan Strait .

But peace also requires dialogue, and I will seek to interact constructively with Beijing in ways consistent with the Republic of China ’s constitution and its laws.

Many fear these circumstances are pushing Taiwan to the brink of war.

I propose a “ three Ds” strategy to maintain stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the broader Indo-Pacific region: deterrence, dialogue, and de-escalation.

I will oppose any push for independence and insist that cross-strait differences should be resolved through peaceful means.

Taiwan should be allowed to join as an observer in the World Health Assembly , the International Civil Aviation Organization , and Interpol in the years to come.

I will not take the United States ’ security support of Taiwan for granted, and I will also not cause any unnecessary trouble for our friends.

Energy security is crucial to Taiwan ’s survival, and even more so in the event of a military blockade or an all-out war.