The White House released its 2025 National Security Strategy report last Thursday, local time, which underscored its continued commitment to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. The strategy was well-received by Taiwan's Presidential Office and the Foreign Ministry, who say that key messaging regarding China and prioritizing strengthened self-defense and cooperation are positive signs for Indo-Pacific security.

The report affirms that the United States will maintain its policy of support for Taiwan and opposition to unilateral changes to the cross-strait status quo. It also states that containing conflict in the region is a top priority. 

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) thanked the US on Saturday via social media for prioritizing the deterrence of conflict over Taiwan and recognizing its critical position in the first island chain. He said that Taiwan will also continue to be a reliable partner committed to strengthening self-defense and maintaining regional peace.

Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) noted on Saturday afternoon several key points in the strategy regarding the Indo-Pacific region. First, it states China as the greatest threat to regional peace and stability, and second, it emphasizes strengthening self-defense capabilities, as well as stressing the need for regional cooperation.

Kuo says, “The third point discusses the need for Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the entire Indo-Pacific region to share the responsibility of jointly strengthening national defense. The fourth, and most important, objective of the strategy is to prevent China from invading Taiwan. It states that if Taiwan is secure, the region is secure.”

The Foreign Ministry also thanked the United States National Security Strategy for recognizing Taiwan's importance in key global supply chains and geostrategic areas. They say the report emphasizes that the US will cooperate with allies and partners to ensure Taiwan's security.