Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026
Ambassador Alexander Yui of Taiwan discussed the potential for a call between President Trump and Taiwan's President Lai during an interview on 'Face the Nation.' Yui emphasized Taiwan's resilience against Chinese aggression and clarified that Taiwan is independent from the People's Republic of China. He also noted that communication between Taiwan and the U.S. remains constant, while expressing hope for a peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Straits.
- ▪Ambassador Yui highlighted that there has not been a call between an American president and a leader of Taiwan since 1979.
- ▪He stated that Taiwan's independence means being free from Chinese aggression and maintaining its sovereignty.
- ▪Yui expressed appreciation for the U.S. upholding its longstanding position on Taiwan.
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Face The Nation Transcripts Transcript: Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 17, 2026 / 10:48 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States. Ambassador, good to have you here in person.
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