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Retired US admiral: Taiwan needs close US-Japan cooperation for resilience

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A retired US Navy Rear Admiral emphasized the critical importance of interoperability for Taiwan's defense resilience.
  • He stated that Taiwan must collaborate closely with allies like the US and Japan to address challenges that extend beyond domestic issues.
  • The discussion occurred during a forum on trilateral cooperation mechanisms between Taiwan, the US, and Japan, focusing on crisis response and infrastructure protection.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery stressed that Taiwan's societal resilience faces challenges transcending domestic affairs, necessitating close cooperation with allies like the United States and Japan. Speaking at a press conference following the "Shield of Democracy" forum in Taipei, Montgomery highlighted the crucial need for "interoperability" among government agencies to effectively manage crises such as typhoons, hurricanes, or earthquakes.

The challenges facing Taiwan's societal resilience have surpassed the scope of domestic issues and require close cooperation with partners and allies like the US and Japan.

— Mark MontgomeryEmphasizing the need for international collaboration on Taiwan's defense and resilience.

The "Shield of Democracy" initiative, co-hosted by the Prospect Foundation and the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, focused on trilateral cooperation mechanisms. The forum explored critical infrastructure protection, civilian supply resilience, and cross-departmental crisis response strategies for Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. Montgomery emphasized the importance of proactive preparation and clearly defined needs, particularly concerning maritime security, as approximately 95% of trade relies on sea transport.

All government departments must build 'interoperability' to ensure good communication and planning when facing crises such as typhoons, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

— Mark MontgomeryHighlighting the importance of coordinated action among government agencies during emergencies.

Montgomery praised the current administration's efforts in building comprehensive societal defense resilience, particularly in preparing for potential crises in energy, communications, and finance. He reiterated that Taiwan's security and prosperity are vital not only for its people but also for the international community, which plays an indispensable role in ensuring peace and stability in the region. Robert D. Eldridge, an advisor to the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, echoed these sentiments, underscoring the international community's role in safeguarding Taiwan's peace and prosperity.

Maritime power is crucial when attempting to deliver supplies to a blockaded area, as nearly 95% of trade is transported by sea.

— Mark MontgomeryExplaining the significance of maritime security for supply chains and potential blockades.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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