Ray Ming-Tse Lu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne, was invited on August 8 to attend the 2025 Australia–India Strategic Symposium, hosted by the Australian think tank Wired Global Media & Advisory. He served as a panelist in the opening session, “Securing the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Challenges and a Shared Future,” sharing Taiwan’s insights, role, and contributions on regional development.
DG Lu pointed that for Taiwan, the Indo-Pacific is not an abstract term — it’s where we live, connect, and contribute every day. Taiwan does not take sides in regional rivalries; instead, it works with like-minded partners to build a shared future. Despite growing challenges in the international arena, Taiwan continues to demonstrate its commitment as a responsible and reliable partner through: medical assistance during the pandemic, youth and education exchanges, sustainability and renewable energy cooperation, humanitarian aid and vocational training, and digital innovation and cybersecurity coordination.
He emphasized that Taiwan don’t seek special treatment — only a place at the table. What matters most is doing the right thing, consistently and constructively. peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is vital to regional security, and that Taiwan will remain calm, pragmatic, and constructive — a stance increasingly recognized by regional partners.
On international participation, DG Lu noted that although Taiwan is often excluded from major global meetings due to political pressure, this has never diminished its commitment to contribute. “We do not wait to be invited; instead, we demonstrate our responsibility through concrete actions—from sharing medical expertise during global health crises to disaster relief, clean energy promotion, women’s empowerment, and youth talent cultivation. Taiwan consistently engages in regional cooperation as a trustworthy and responsible partner.”
He reiterated that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 makes no mention of Taiwan and must not be misused as a pretext to silence the voices of 23 million people. Taiwan looks forward to deepening cooperation with all like-minded countries—including Australia, India, and Japan—to jointly build a free, open, and trust-based Indo-Pacific order.
