美國國務院從台灣概況說明書中刪除「不支持獨立」聲明
Richard Sanders, Taichung
Washington D.C. – The United States Department of State has updated its fact sheet on U.S.-Taiwan relations, removing a key phrase stating that the U.S. “does not support Taiwan independence.” The change, made public on Thursday, has been welcomed by Taiwanese officials as a sign of strengthened support.
The previous version of the fact sheet stated the U.S. opposed “any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side; we do not support Taiwan independence; and we expect cross-strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means.” The updated version omits the specific line about not supporting independence.
The fact sheet now reads, “We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side. We expect cross-strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means, free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the Strait.”
Other changes include updated language regarding Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and a new reference to cooperation on technology and semiconductor development. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) stated that these changes are part of routine updates and reiterated the U.S. commitment to its “One China” policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Joint Communiques, and the “Six Assurances” to Taiwan. An AIT spokesperson also stated that “We have long stated that we oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side”
Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude to the U.S. State Department, noting the “positive, Taiwan-friendly wording” in the updated fact sheet. He reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening its self-defense capabilities and deepening cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded countries.
A source indicated that this update signals the U.S. views Taiwan as a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific region and is pursuing the relationship more actively. They argued that it counters Beijing’s claims that Taiwan is solely an internal matter for China.
The last time a similar change occurred was in May 2022, but the phrase was later reinstated after protests from Beijing.
華盛頓特區 – 美國國務院更新了關於美台關係的概況說明書，刪除了一項關鍵措辭，即美國「不支持台灣獨立」。 這項於週四公開的變更受到了台灣官員的歡迎，認為是加強支持的象徵。
先前版本的概況說明書指出，美國反對「任何一方單方面改變現狀；我們不支持台灣獨立；我們期望兩岸分歧以和平方式解決」。 更新後的版本省略了關於不支持獨立的具體措辭。
現在的概況說明書內容為：「我們反對任何一方單方面改變現狀。 我們期望兩岸分歧以和平方式解決，不受脅迫，並以海峽兩岸人民都能接受的方式進行。」
其他變更包括更新了關於台灣參與國際組織的措辭，以及新增了關於技術和半導體開發合作的參考。 美國在台協會 (AIT) 表示，這些變更是例行更新的一部分，並重申美國對其「一個中國」政策的承諾，該政策以《台灣關係法》、三個聯合公報和對台灣的「六項保證」為指導。 美國在台協會發言人還表示：「我們長期以來一直表示，我們反對任何一方單方面改變現狀」。
台灣外交部長林佳龍對美國國務院表示感謝，並注意到更新後的概況說明書中「積極、友台的措辭」。 他重申台灣致力於加強自衛能力，並深化與美國和其他志同道合國家的合作。
一位消息人士表示，此次更新表明美國將台灣視為印太地區的重要夥伴，並正在更積極地發展這種關係。 他們認為，這反駁了北京聲稱台灣純粹是中國內政的說法。
上次發生類似變更是在 2022 年 5 月，但在北京抗議後，該措辭隨後被恢復。
