OPINION:
As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, we are pleased to present this special section entitled, “Why Taiwan Matters, Now More than Ever” as a sponsored content publication in The Washington Times. This is the first in a series by the Taiwan Freedom Project provided as an educational resource for citizen leaders.
Among our Asian friends, Taiwan uniquely embodies the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Its 23 million citizens have overcome extraordinary adversity and achieved the near-miraculous: republican self-government, 30 years of democracy, extraordinary prosperity and a free society. Through their hard work, talent, creativity and entrepreneurial genius, the Taiwanese have built their island into an indispensable global center of innovation and technological advancement.
Tragically, Taiwan is threatened like never before by the People’s Republic of China controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), whose record of appalling crimes, tyranny, imperial aggression and thwarted human potential is far too long to list here. This CCP threat is only 110 miles across the Taiwan Strait.
We agree with House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar, who writes for this section, that “now more than ever” we must deter the CCP’s aggression. We believe Taiwan to be the most important geopolitical question facing America and the free world. That is why we have undertaken to launch the Taiwan Freedom Project and to publish this new series of special sections in English and Mandarin.
Americans and our allies must embrace the full spectrum of statecraft to ensure the next 250 years are defined by peace and freedom. The contributors in the following pages offer profound insights for policymakers and the public alike. This publication is organized into three key areas:
Why Taiwan Matters, Now More than Ever: We introduce Taiwan’s immense importance for American strategic interests, regional stability, the global economy, technology, public health, human rights and culture.
The Threat and the Consequences: Our experts describe the dangers of complacency in the face of the CCP’s escalating aggression and evolving tactics.
What is to be Done?: We offer practical, innovative and time-tested solutions to seize the intellectual and moral high ground in the clash between freedom and totalitarianism.
A free and sovereign Taiwan serves as a beacon of light for China and Asia. The very essence of freedom is manifested when citizens come together of their own volition in common purpose. We invite you to support the Taiwan Freedom Project, join our growing network to defend Taiwan’s democracy, counter the disinformation and aggression of the CCP and ultimately achieve a “new birth of freedom” across the entirety of Asia.
There is indeed no weapon in the arsenals of the CCP that is so formidable as “the will and moral courage of free men and women,” as President Ronald Reagan said in 1981.
With your active support and informed voice — as readers, contributors, through referrals, subscriptions, donations, volunteering and grassroots engagement — we can build a winning coalition to propel friendship with and protection of Taiwan to the forefront of national discourse.
• For more information, please contact us at TaiwanFreedomProject@proton.me.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.