AIT Neihu Complex Ceremony on June 12|AIT新館6/12日落成 華府高層將來台
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A ceremony marking the completion of the new American Institute in Taiwan complex in Neihu will be held on June 12. AIT Chairperson James Moriarty and many of Taiwan's friends in Washington will come to attend the ceremony. In related news, AIT has refuted rumors that U.S. Marines will be posted at the new complex, saying the present security status will be maintained.
The American Institute in Taiwan has announced that its new Neihu office complex will be completed on June 12, and a ceremony will be held to mark the end of construction. AIT Chairperson James Moriarty will travel to Taiwan to attend the ceremony. Other high-level U.S. officials may also be in attendance following the passage of the Taiwan Travel Act several months ago.
But I don't want our friends here in Taiwan to be concerned, there will certainly be good friends of Taiwan coming here from Washington to help us celebrate.
There have been rumors that the new complex includes a dormitory for U.S. Marines, and the Marines will be responsible for the complex's security. However, AIT Director Kin Moy said all U.S. diplomatic missions abroad have a certain security status, and the status of the new complex will be the same as the current one on Xinyi Road.
Our policy hasn't changed, our one China policy is set forth in the China, excuse me, in the Three Joint Communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act. We are not changing and our security structure will not change.
According to Moy, the new complex is as stable as U.S.-Taiwan relations in the 21st century. In recent months, China has sought to curtail Taiwan's international space. It has prevented Taiwan for taking part in the World Health Assembly, and its military aircraft continue to circle Taiwan during training drills. The U.S. says it opposes any unilateral actions to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, and it will continue to help Taiwan take part in international activities.
Our policy is that we oppose any unilateral actions to change the cross-strait status quo. We encourage both sides to engage in a productive dialogue in order to foster more stability and peace throughout the East Asia region. We were very disappointed to hear that China went to some effort to actually block Taiwan from receiving an invitation, and we will continue to urge the World Health Organization to issue an invitation to Taiwan.
When asked to comment on U.S.-Taiwan relations, Moy said one has to look at whether the other party is worthy of trust. He said a true partner and friend can be determined by whether assistance is extended in times of need. He said the U.S. considers Taiwan a reliable partner, and promoting the U.S.-Taiwan relationship is not a zero sum game. The two sides can collaborate in many ways without sacrificing anyone's interests.
