MOFA response to Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade expressing grave concern over China’s joint military drills around Taiwan

October 16, 2024

In response to a question from the media on October 16, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that Australia was deeply concerned that China had commenced large-scale military exercises around Taiwan and that Australia urged China to refrain from actions that increased the risk of accident and potential escalation. The spokesperson added that differences should be resolved through dialogue, not the threat of force or coercion, and that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were in the interests of all parties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely thanks the government of Australia for paying close attention to the Taiwan Strait situation, calling on China to show restraint, and underscoring the importance of cross-strait peace and stability. Taiwan will continue to work with Australia and other like-minded partners to uphold the rules-based international order and advance regional peace, stability, and prosperity.