Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen talks to police officers at the National police agency in Taipei, Taiwan, Jun 15, 2020. TAIPEI: Taiwan and the European Union should sign an investment agreement to use economics as a way to strengthen their democratic ties, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday , pitching to revive a deal that has languished since before she took office.
"European and American businesses will be looking for more reliable partners. To them I say, democratic Taiwan, with its respect for the rule of law, human rights and intellectual property, its talented workforce and its strong and trustworthy track record in high-tech industries, welcomes your investment," she said.