September 26, 2024

The Chinese People's Liberation Army launched an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the Pacific Ocean at 08:44 on September 25, posing a threat to the peaceful status quo in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns China for continuing to engage in military actions that jeopardize the peaceful regional status quo at a time when the global community shares collective concerns regarding, and is striving to maintain, regional security and stability.

MOFA calls on China to exercise reason and restraint and cease all activities that disrupt peace and stability and escalate regional tensions. Only this can meet the interests and expectations of countries in the region.

MOFA notes that many nations in the Indo-Pacific have expressed concern over this irresponsible action by China. Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded countries to deter authoritarian expansion and jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.