Name: 蕭美琴副總統：臺灣，動盪世界中值得信賴的夥伴！布魯塞爾IPAC年會完整演講 (蕭美琴副總統 IPAC 布魯塞爾年會演講完整版致詞｜Taiwan: A Trusted Partner in a Volatile World)
Uploaded: 2025-11-17T13:36:10.000Z
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Thank you, ipec, for the privilege of being here in the European Parliament.

謝謝 ipec，讓我有機會在歐洲議會這裡。

This means so much to us, so much to the people of Taiwan.

這對我們、對臺灣人民來說，意義重大。

From my first meeting with you three years ago, when I hosted a reception for IPAC in Washington D.C.

從三年前我們第一次見面，當時我在華盛頓特區為 IPAC 舉辦了一場接待會，

to our gathering in Brussels, in Taipei, and

到我們在布魯塞爾、在臺北的聚會，

now in Brussels, I've always felt a unique bond with iPac, where our shared commitment to upholding democratic values and sustaining peace has brought us together.

再到現在的布魯塞爾，我一直感受到與 iPac 之間獨特的連結，我們對維護民主價值和維持和平的共同承諾將我們凝聚在一起。

I bring greetings from the people of Taiwan.

And I stand here not only as a representative representative of a government, but

as a voice for a society deeply committed to the same ideals that animate the Parliament of democracy around the world.

更是為了一個深度致力於與世界各地民主議會相同的理想的社會發聲。

In an era marked by increasing fragmentation, volatility and rising authoritarianism, this gathering affirms something vital that democracies, even when far apart, are not alone.

在這個日益分裂、動盪不安、極權主義抬頭的時代，這次聚會肯定了一件至關重要的事：即使民主國家相隔遙遠，我們並不孤單。

We are not alone in our values, we are not alone in our challenges, and

我們在價值觀上不孤單，在挑戰上也不孤單，

most importantly, we are not alone in our responsibility to act.

最重要的是，我們在承擔責任採取行動上，也並不孤單。

Being here in Brussels, let me begin by speaking about Taiwan and Europe.

今天我人在布魯塞爾，首先想談談臺灣和歐洲。

We may differ in culture and history, but our partnership is rooted in common ground that runs deep.

我們在文化和歷史上或許有所不同，但我們的夥伴關係深植於共同的基礎。

We are pluralistic societies that value open discourse, accountable governance, fair elections and freedom of belief and expression.

我們是多元化社會，重視公開討論、負責的治理、公平選舉，以及信仰與表達自由。

We believe truth is not dictated by algorithm or autocrats and that international rules are not amending.

我們相信真理不是由演算法或獨裁者所 dictating，國際規則也不是在修改。

They are the foundation for peaceful coexistence.

Europe has defended freedom under fire and Taiwan has built democracy under pressure.

歐洲在砲火下捍衛自由，臺灣則在壓力下建立民主。

These different histories lead to a shared commitment in peace, dignity and resilience.

這些不同的歷史造就了我們對和平、尊嚴與韌性的共同承諾。

Our democracies are not perfect, but they are open and they do not silence criticism.

我們的民主不完美，但它們開放，並且不會壓制批評。

They do not fear transparency, they demand it.

它們不害怕透明，反而要求透明。

And they do not require loyalty to a strong man, but

而且它們不要求效忠某個強人，而是

As democracies, we believe that free political and economic systems deliver prosperity and growth.

作為民主國家，我們相信自由的政治和經濟體系能帶來繁榮與成長。

They're strategic anchors for democracies seeking security and profits.

它們是尋求安全與利益的民主國家的戰略支點。

This summit is more than a European forum.

It brings together members from across regions who recognize the urgent and shared issues that confront open societies everywhere.

匯聚了來自各區域的成員，他們都認識到全球開放社會面臨著緊迫且共同的挑戰。

We are facing an expanding, coordinated and evolving set of threats and challenges.

我們正面對著一套不斷擴大、協調一致且不斷演變的威脅與挑戰。

Cyber attacks and information disinformation campaigns.

Economic leverage used to extract political compliance.

Infrastructure sabotage, physical and digital foreign interference targeting unity and public trust.

基礎設施破壞、針對團結與公眾信任的實體及數位外國幹預。

Many of these threats originate from state based actors following a common playbook, seeking to expand influence by dividing, destabilizing and discrediting democratic systems.

許多這類威脅都源於遵循共同劇本的國家行為者，他們試圖透過分化、破壞穩定和抹黑民主制度來擴大影響力。

We must understand that we're in a long Term context not for dominance, but

我們必須明白，我們處於一個長期的情境，不是為了主導，

for the preservation of rules based international order rooted in peaceful cooperation not enforced nor coercion.

而是為了維護基於規則的國際秩序，這種秩序植根於和平合作，而非強制或脅迫。

In light of intensifying military and security pressure from China in our region, Taiwan is committed to increasing our defense investment, targeting 5% of GDP by 2030.

鑑於中國在我國區域日益加劇的軍事和安全壓力，臺灣承諾增加國防投資，目標是到 2030 年達到 GDP 的 5%。

But we also know that security is not just about military strength.

但我們也知道，安全不只關乎軍事力量。

But some in this part of the world call total defense.

但這個世界上的某些地方稱之為總體防禦。

It means involving all sectors of our society, from cyber defense and emergency response to civil preparedness.

這意味著要動員我們社會的各個層面，從網路防禦、緊急應變到民防準備。

Here are vivid examples of some challenges we faced in 2033.

以下是我們在 2033 年面臨的一些挑戰的生動範例。

Taiwan's undersea cables connecting offshore islands were cut, disrupting vital communications and emergency services.

連接外島的臺灣海底電纜被切斷，嚴重影響了重要的通訊和緊急服務。

Our institutions and networks that manage data and connect our people face daily and persistent cyber attacks.

我們管理數據並連接民眾的機構和網路，每天都面臨持續的網路攻擊。

Similar incidents have occurred elsewhere around the world, including right here at Brussels.

世界各地都發生了類似的事件，包括就在布魯塞爾這裡。

They are tests of our resilience and they require concerted efforts in response.

這些都是考驗我們韌性的例子，需要我們齊心協力應對。

So we are building backup satellite communication systems, training communities for emergency responses, hardening infrastructure against cyber and kinetic threats, investing in energy resilience and smart grids, developing civic education that fosters media literacy and critical thinking.

所以我們正在建置備用的衛星通訊系統，訓練社區應對緊急狀況，加固基礎設施對抗網路和實體威脅，投資能源韌性與智慧電網，並發展培養媒體素養和批判性思考的公民教育。

We are also aligning local and national governments, private industry and civic institutions in coordinated contingency planning.

我們也正在協調地方與中央政府、私人企業和公民機構進行聯合應變計畫。

Because whether we are dealing with provocations or natural disasters, cohesion is a force multiplier.

因為無論我們面對的是挑釁還是天災，團結一致都能倍增我們的力量。

We're eager to share and learn from partners because resilience is stronger when it is done together.

我們很樂意與夥伴們分享經驗並互相學習，因為共同努力能讓韌性更強大。

Now let me turn to economic resilience, a shared priority.

現在讓我來談談經濟韌性，這是我們共同的優先事項。

In recent years, the world has been rocked by a pandemic, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical pressures.

近年來，世界經歷了疫情、供應鏈中斷和地緣政治壓力，動盪不安。

We've all learned that economic security is national security.

我們都學到了一點，經濟安全就是國家安全。

Taiwan and our partners around the world are diversifying supply chains, investing in strategic sectors and reducing vulnerabilities.

臺灣和我們世界各地的夥伴們正在分散供應鏈、投資關鍵產業並降低脆弱性。

Back in the 1980s, a Dutch company called Philips was a major founding stakeholder of Taiwan's flagship chip maker, called tsmc.

回到 1980 年代，一家名為飛利浦的荷蘭公司是臺灣龍頭晶圓代工廠臺積電的主要創始股東。

Today, TSMC invests and partners across Europe with a robust supply chain of design, materials and high end industrial equipment.

如今，臺積電在歐洲各地進行投資與合作，擁有強健的設計、材料和高階工業設備供應鏈。

They are mutually reinforcing endeavors that cannot be achieved in isolation.

這些是相輔相成的努力，無法獨自達成。

Europe remains Taiwan's top source of foreign direct investment.

歐洲仍是臺灣最大的外國直接投資來源。

Together we are building a reliable technology ecosystem rooted in trust, transparency and democratic values.

我們一起建立一個植根於信任、透明度和民主價值的可靠科技生態系統。

But semiconductors are only one piece of global economic resilience.

但半導體只是全球經濟韌性的一部分。

Taiwan is working with partners around the world to strengthen reliable ecosystems in other critical areas, including pharmaceutical ingredients, biomedical supplies, energy technologies, AI, defense industries, next generation telecommunications and more.

臺灣正與世界各地的夥伴合作，加強其他關鍵領域的可靠生態系統，包括藥品原料、生物醫藥用品、能源技術、人工智慧、國防產業、下一代電信等等。

They are the backbone of a secure and resilient global economy.

它們是安全且有韌性的全球經濟的骨幹。

Especially as we transition into the AI Digital era.

尤其是在我們邁入 AI 數位時代之際。

Taiwan's contributions go beyond manufacturing.

We bring high standards, open partnerships and deep technical know how.

我們帶來高標準、開放的夥伴關係以及深厚的技術知識。

We believe the next generation of global supply chains must be transparent, secure and aligned with democratic values.

我們相信下一代的全球供應鏈必須是透明、安全且與民主價值一致的。

It is indispensable to the global conversation on peace, prosperity and the future of democracy.

它對全球關於和平、繁榮和民主未來的對話是不可或缺的。

Taiwan matters to the world for at least three core reasons.

臺灣對世界的重要性至少有三個核心原因。

First of all, we are a thriving democracy.

首先，我們是一個蓬勃發展的民主國家。

Taiwan proves that democracy can thrive in Asia.

臺灣證明瞭民主可以在亞洲蓬勃發展。

Despite pressures inside and out, we continue to hold free elections, safeguard civil liberties and support pluralism in our society.

儘管內外有壓力，我們持續舉辦自由選舉、保障公民自由並支持社會多元化。

We have demonstrated that democracy can be a choice that works wherever people are free to make it.

我們證明瞭，只要人們有自由選擇的權利，民主就能成為一個可行的選項。

Secondly, Taiwan plays an important role in the interconnected global technology supply chain.

其次，臺灣在全球科技供應鏈中扮演著重要角色。

We are a critical global economic player.

我們是全球經濟的重要參與者。

We make chips and components that power your phones, cars, medical devices and defense systems.

我們製造驅動你手機、汽車、醫療設備和國防系統的晶片與零組件。

Taiwan also produces computers and servers that enable your AI data centers to function.

臺灣也生產電腦和伺服器，讓你的 AI 資料中心得以運作。

As Professor Igata just emphasized, cross strait stability is not only a regional concern, it is a cornerstone of global prosperity.

正如 Igata 教授剛才強調的，海峽穩定不僅是區域關切，更是全球繁榮的基石。

And Taiwan's role in preserving peace and maintaining economic continuity in this vital corridor cannot be overstated.

臺灣在維護這條重要通道的和平與維持經濟連續性方面所扮演的角色，再怎麼強調都不為過。

Despite being excluded from international organizations, Taiwan has stepped up.

儘管被排除在國際組織之外，臺灣仍挺身而出。

We contribute to humanitarian aid, to disaster relief, to public health and SDG goals around the world.

我們對全球的人道援助、災害救助、公共衛生和永續發展目標做出貢獻。

We uphold global standards even when we are not allowed a seat at the table.

即使我們被排除在外，我們依然堅守全球標準。

Taiwan's presence strengthens global efforts.

臺灣的參與壯大了全球的努力。

Taiwan matters not because we are a victim of coercion, but

臺灣很重要，不是因為我們是脅迫下的受害者，

because the integrity of of the international system and global prosperity depend on a strong and free Taiwan.

而是因為國際體系的完整性和全球繁榮，都依賴一個強大且自由的臺灣。

As IPEC members, you have stood with Taiwan and we look forward to deepening our collaboration in at least four areas.

身為 ipec 成員，你們一直與臺灣站在一起，我們期待在至少四個領域深化合作。

First of all, trade and tech cooperation, build trusted supply chains, expand dialogue on AI and digital cooperation and invest in talent for democratic innovation.

首先，貿易與科技合作，建立可信賴的供應鏈，擴大在 AI 和數位合作上的對話，並投資於民主創新的人才。

Together, we need to shape the standards and norms of the next technological era.

我們需要一起塑造下一個科技時代的標準和規範。

Second, full of society, resilience, share best practices in defense, cybersecurity infrastructure, disaster relief, sheltering, counter disinformation and civil readiness.

其次，強化社會韌性，分享國防、網路安全基礎設施、災害救助、庇護、反制假訊息及公民準備等最佳實踐。

Let's ensure that our societies are not only protected, but better prepared.

讓我們確保我們的社會不僅受到保護，更能做好萬全準備。