Taiwan's Fight for Democracy and US Relations

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen drew parallels between Taiwan and Ukraine, saying that both countries are fighting for democracy in the face of increasing authoritarianism. She received the global leadership award from the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank based in Washington, and emphasized Taiwan's core values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and rule of law. Tsai's visit to the United States is deliberately low-key to avoid antagonizing Beijing, but her trip serves as a reminder to China that supporting Taiwan's democracy draws bipartisan support in Washington.