Full transcript: Taiwanese Rep. to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao on "Face the Nation"

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And actually one of the most quoted Confucian Analects in Taiwan is "isn't it a pleasure to welcome friends from afar" and so having this as part of the norm of our engagement with the United States, codified in a strong foundation of the Taiwan Relations Act, there's really no reason for them to be so upset.
We also call on China to act with restraint in the shared interest of stability in the region that has worked for all stakeholders in the region BRENNAN: China is seemingly showing that it can blockade Taiwan, that it can cut you off from the rest of the world.
Since 1979, the Taiwan Relations Act has provided a strong foundation for that – BRENNAN: For your self defense – HSIAO: Yes BRENNAN: and selling of U.S. made weapons and it doesn't explicitly say the US would come to your defense HSIAO: Well, we believe we must be determined to defend ourselves for others to be willing to help us.
HSIAO: Well, our security partnership is based on the Taiwan Relations Act and the six assurances, and the contingencies or circumstances are hypothetical, but what I can say is that we have a very strong security partnership that ensures the protection of our shared interests in the regional peace and stability.