Lai Ching-te speaks out at UN, declaring Taiwan is not alone against authoritarianism.

During the United Nations General Assembly, President Lai Ching-te expressed his gratitude to international allies and democratic partners, acknowledging their support for Taiwan at the world's highest-level meeting. President Lai pointed out that the current international stage is facing the expansion of authoritarianism, a trend that not only challenges the sovereignty and freedom of various nations but also poses a major threat to global security. As an important democratic experiment in Asia, Taiwan has long been in the awkward position of being excluded internationally, and receiving public support from other democratic countries holds symbolic significance for enhancing the island's international visibility and diplomatic space.

Ever since UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 in 1971 transferred China's representation to the Beijing government, Taiwan has lost its formal seat in international organizations, participating in only a few activities as an observer or through non-governmental organizations. In recent years, with Beijing's increasingly hardline policies toward Taiwan and rising military pressure, Taiwan has had an even greater need to secure international voices through multilateral platforms. President Lai emphasized in his remarks that authoritarian expansion is not merely a regional issue, but a global challenge, and that unity among democratic countries is the only answer to peace and prosperity.

Against this backdrop, President Lai reiterated the determination that "Taiwan will not back down, nor will it stand alone," stating that Taiwan will continue to stand with like-minded democratic partners. This is not only an external diplomatic declaration, but also echoes the domestic consensus on safeguarding freedom and human rights. Over the past few years, Taiwan's performance in areas such as disease prevention, technology, and human rights has won recognition from multiple countries, making it a model for democratic values. President Lai's remarks are intended to consolidate established cooperative relationships and look forward to more substantive cooperation and support in future international conferences.

Notably, the international community's attitude toward Taiwan has shown subtle changes in recent years. Major democracies such as the United States, the European Union, and Japan have expressed concern over peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait on various occasions and have strengthened military and economic cooperation. To a certain extent, these measures have offset diplomatic pressure from Beijing and provided Taiwan with broader diplomatic space. President Lai's expression of gratitude is not merely a courtesy response, but an affirmation and encouragement to these partners for stepping forward at a critical moment.

In summary, President Lai Ching-te's remarks during the United Nations General Assembly highlighted Taiwan's strategy of seeking support from democratic partners on the international stage, while also reflecting the interdependence of the global democratic system when facing authoritarian challenges. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with various countries through practical actions, and resist external pressures and threats by jointly defending freedom, the rule of law, and human rights.