Wu acknowledged that Taiwan, on its own, will not be able to be fully prepared to face a power like China. "China is too big, too strong," he admitted.
Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs was unequivocal during an interview when he acknowledged the high likelihood that Xi's regime will invade the island
Wu acknowledged that Taiwan, on its own, will not be able to be fully prepared to face a power like China. "China is too big, too strong," he admitted.
In a conclusive public warning, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu declared that China is actively preparing to invade the island.
In an exclusive interview with the British network Sky News, Wu stated that Beijing's recent military movements demonstrate that a conflict is increasingly likely, so the world can't afford to ignore the signs.
The interview was part of a 25-minute report recorded in different strategic cities of the country—such as Penghu, Taoyuan, and the capital Taipei—in which Taiwan's defensive capabilities, public perception of the conflict, and the crucial role the island plays in the global economy thanks to its semiconductor industry were addressed.
The foreign minister did not mince his words and pointed out the growing number of Chinese military flights over Taiwan since President William Lai took office in 2024, as well as the simultaneous deployment of China's two active aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific, an unprecedented event.
The island's military capability, especially its drone production, was also questioned during the report. Currently, the territory produces between 8,000 and 10,000 drones annually, far below the target of 180,000 units set for 2028.
Wu issued a strong warning that goes beyond the merely regional: "If one day China takes Taiwan, it will be very bad for us, maybe we will be destroyed, but the modern world we live in will also disappear".
Meanwhile, the senior official also referred to the recent history of cooperation with the United States, mentioning the support received during the 1996 missile crisis. Currently, he pointed out that Washington remains a strategic ally that seeks to maintain regional stability and will defend Taiwan in a potential conflict.
Through a political gesture with clear implications, Wu directly mentioned U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that even he understands the importance of Taiwan: "Trump knows that, without Taiwanese chips, he can't make America great again."
