The Taiwan Policy Centre has 3 core aims :
inform
educate
advocate
How do we achieve these aims?
research & networking
publications
media engagement
in-person advocacy
digital advocacy
TOWARDS WHICH GOALS?
Support Taiwan’s sovereignty
COMMIT to supporting the US, Japan, and other allies in defending Taiwan in the event of an invasion by the People’s Republic of China.
Diplomatic rights for Taiwanese
LEGISLATE to convey full diplomatic rights on the representatives of the Taiwanese Government in the UK.
Official visits by UK officials
LEGISLATE to permit UK Ministers and Government Officials of all levels to visit Taiwan and communicate with the Taipei Representative Office in the UK.
Membership on world stage
TAKE whatever action necessary to include Taiwan in all international organisations regardless of whether statehood is a prerequisite.
Lift visit restrictions on Taiwanese
LIFT all restrictions on Taiwanese Government officials visiting the UK.
Sell Taiwan defensive arms
TAKE further steps to permit British defence companies to sell equipment to Taiwan for the purposes of self-defence and to support Taiwan’s own domestic defence sector.
Diplomatic recognition
INITIATE discussion on formal recognition of the Government of Taiwan in parity with recognising the Government of the PRC.
Free trade deals and treaties
COMMENCE talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement between the UK and Taiwan.
