“We are trying to see what we can learn from Ukraine to defend ourselves,” Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told CNN in an interview with Fareed Zakaria GPS on Sunday. China, which has claimed sovereignty over Taiwan despite the island’s sovereignty, has tacitly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, further fueling fears of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Wu cited Ukraine’s defense strategy as a possible model for the island nation, comparing Taiwan’s relations with China to those of Ukraine and Russia. “There are two things, of course,” Wu told CNN. “The first is the asymmetric capacity. Look at the Ukrainians, they use small personal weapons to go against a big enemy. And I think that’s something we can learn from. In fact, we are prepared for that, but we need to invest more in this. “ “The second area we can learn from Ukraine is civil defense. “Look at the Ukrainian people,” he said. “All men have the determination to defend the country. They want to serve in the army. They want to go to war zones to fight against Russia. “This spirit is enviable for the people of Taiwan.” Nadal bans Russian, Belarusian players at Wimbledon: ‘It’s unfair’ Mexican minister accuses Texas governor of blackmail over border inspections “When there is a war, we need friends and allies to support Taiwan, as in the case of Ukraine.” Wu said Taiwan, like Ukraine, was ready to defend itself – with the support of the United States and other countries. “People here in Taiwan are ready and ready to defend themselves,” he added. “We urge the United States and other governments to provide Taiwan with the necessary defense equipment so that we can defend ourselves.”
