Key Facts
• June 25, 2025: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te met with Japan’s Takayuki Kobayashi.
• Lai emphasized building a resilient “China-free supply chain” for democratic nations.
• Kobayashi stated Japan’s strategy is to ensure Taiwan is not isolated.
• Lai criticized China’s “Red Supply Chain” for threatening global trade and technology markets.
• Kobayashi highlighted the deep friendship and strategic ties between Japan and Taiwan.
• Kobayashi also held talks with Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng on the same day.
Summary
On June 25, 2025, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te met with Takayuki Kobayashi, Japan’s former Minister for Economic Security, in Taipei. Lai called for a robust “China-free supply chain” to strengthen global economic resilience among democratic nations. Kobayashi affirmed Japan’s commitment to ensuring Taiwan’s strategic inclusion and emphasized the strong friendship between the two nations. Lai criticized China’s “Red Supply Chain” for undermining global trade and technology markets. Kobayashi also met with Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng, further solidifying bilateral ties.
