Happy
#TaiwanNationalDay
to all my dear friends in Taiwan. As President Tsai wrote, Taiwan is a force for good in the world and Iโm proud to have played a role in bringing the US and Taiwan closer than ever. I know our bonds will only continue to grow.
Iโve spent a lot of time thinking about the concept of luck. Iโve been incredibly blessed in my life, and believe in divine moments that shape us. We make our own luck โ the self-propelling magic that results when preparation meets opportunity.
While China dispatches warplanes to intimidate our friend, President Tsai
@iingwen
tells China to โface realityโ and show Taiwan respect. I'm proud to know
@JoeBiden
administration has reaffirmed its "rock-solid commitment" to Taiwan.
Communist China is using TikTok to spy on our kids and collect data.
If the CCP can weaponize a balloon, think about what it can do with the personal data of 150 million US TikTok users.
Stop using Communist apps.
Happy
#TaiwanNationalDay
to the people of Taiwan ๐น๐ผ. Strengthening ties with this linchpin of democracy and oasis of freedom must continue to be an imperative for the US and the free world.
We drew an end to our ๐น๐ผ National Day celebrations with a dazzling fireworks display in Chiayi. Grateful to all who contributed to this occasion & to everyone supporting
#Taiwan
.
I was honored and humbled to receive an honorary doctorate in
#Engineering
from
@LifeAtPurdue
this weekend, alongside thousands of world-class graduates who are on their way to transforming the world.
Announcing Purdueโs new cutting-edge Masterโs Degree in Semiconductor Engineering with
@intel
CEO Pat Gelsinger at
@Concordiasummit
. See why
@TechDiplomacy
was the catalyst for new $350B investment in US Chip Industry & jobs.
Announcingโฆthe groundbreaking Tech Diplomacy Center
@Purdue
โฆthe Trust Bridge between Silicon Valley & Foreign Policy to advance freedom with allies. Deep thanks
@ConcordiaSummit
Communist Chinaโs military declared it is โready to fightโ after three days of combat exercises near Taiwan.
Xi cannot to be trusted. 300+ corporations were caught off-guard, frantically curtailing or withdrawing their business from Russia after their invasion of Ukraine.โฆ
My father-in-lawโs home was ruined in the
#Californiamudslides
, but โLike a Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There.โ
@metta_krach
& I want to express our gratitude to
@StateFarm
, Michael Tipsord (CEO), Rand Harbert (CMO), Ed Attlesey (agent).
#montecito
On behalf of the Krach Institute for
@TechDiplomacy
at Purdue and freedom-loving people everywhere, I proudly presented the Tech Freedom Award to President
@iingwen
in recognition of her exemplary leadership in the realm of Tech Diplomacy and her steadfast commitment to advancingโฆ
The free world should not bend its knee to Communist China. We must stand with Taiwan, a model democracy and great friend of the United States. I was honored to be the highest-ranking diplomat in 40 years to visit Taiwan last year and proud to have strengthened our economic ties.
We believe that the Taiwanese people should decide
#Taiwan
's future. Taiwan stands united in our commitment to the values of democracy & freedom. And we will do whatever it takes to defend our values & our way of life.
My article in
@ForeignAffairs
:
Many of the most respected board members in corporate America and Europe are demanding a China contingency plan from their CEOs because they realize that a China risk mitigation plan is not a drill.
One year ago, as the world watched General Secretary Xi's closest military andโฆ
As
@iingwen
said recently: โ[Taiwanโs] democracy is nonnegotiable.โ I have an unwavering belief in the strength of the Taiwanese people. I know that Taiwanโs leaders and its citizens will stand their ground. Theyโll have support from the United States and many other friends.
#Taiwan
stands on democracy's first line of defense, in the face of increasing threats from authoritarian actors. We will not give in, & will continue working with our democratic partners across the world to enhance our collective resilience.
Tomorrow is Easter, April Foolโs Day, and my birthday. The last time Easter fell on April 1st was in 1956 (the year before I was born), and it will only happen two more times in this century. But being born on April 1st is something special...
These sanctions are for what my team accomplished, not what was said. Our charge was to develop a Global Economic Security Strategy to advance U.S. National Security and combat CCP economic aggression. It's a badge of honor for results achieved by the team
Delighted to see FM Joseph Wu, a strong representative of Taiwan on the global stage and a great friend of the United States. We discussed Taiwanโs critical role in advancing freedom through its powerful tech sector and the many opportunities for increased collaboration betweenโฆ
TikTok censors free speech and has a history of attacking freedom of the press.
TikTok has gathered and used the IP addresses of journalists to spy on and intimidate reporters.
Banning this communist app is not an attack on free speech. This is a move to limit the influenceโฆ
Why is TikTok dangerous?
TikTok tracks your keystrokes, which means the CCP could:
- Gain access to your passwords
- Access bank records
- Access health records.
- Track where you are, where you've been, and who you are with.
TikTok was built to be weaponized.
Great job by
@POTUS
,
@SecBlinken
, and the
@StateDept
to help our friend and fellow democracy
#Taiwan
in time of need. The US-Taiwan ties are strong and will only get stronger.
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What a sight! What a gesture! I thank
@POTUS
&
@StateDept
for the tremendous donation & greatly appreciated helping hand. The
#Taiwan
-
#US
relationship is rock solid, & we'll keep cooperating closely in combating
#COVID19
. Forces for good will prevail! JW
Enormously productive exchange of ideas with Taiwanโs Minister of Digital Affairs and Global Tech Security Commissioner
@audreyt
. She is a true Tech Diplomat committed to the development of trusted technology for the benefit of humanity. We are excited about Minister Tang playingโฆ
We honor
#MLK
today. โIf you canโt fly then run, if you canโt run then walk, if you canโt walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.โ
#MLKDay
Lucky to call
@JohnTChambers
a mentor & friend. He was at
@Cisco
for 20 years and always made time for breakfast meetings with me where he would share his unparalleled
#leadership
advice. All he asked in return was that I โgive back by paying it forward."
The US and our allies must learn the lessons of Russiaโs aggression toward Ukraine and step up to help preserve Taiwanโs freedomโbefore it is too late.
We should recognize Taiwan as an independent nation before Xi pulls a Putin.
My
@taipei_times
op-ed:
Happy Mother's Day to Metta, my incredible wife, partner and best friend. You are the most natural mother I could ever imagine. The 5 children and I are blessed by all your kindness, strength and love.
So proud of the US government with
@POTUS
' pledge to share some excess vaccines with
#Taiwan
as it faces a
#COVID19
resurgence. Helping our partner
@iingwen
and fellow democracy in time of need is what best friends do.
I thank the US for sharing millions of vaccines with countries around the world, including
#Taiwan
. With the strong partnership our countries share, we know weโll be there for each other in times of need.
Epoch Times: US Changes Course on Taiwan. Washington The tone of U.S.โTaiwan relations has dramatically changed under the Trump administration, particularly since a September visit to Taipei that paved the way for new economic dialogue.
Thank you for your hospitality, President
@iingwen
. Taiwan is a lynchpin of democracy and a role model of Tech Freedom. It was my honor to see you again and discuss the many opportunities for collaboration between American and Taiwanese companies, universities, and people throughโฆ
A pleasure to see Chairman
@KeithJKrach
again. He remains dedicated to strengthening
#Taiwan
-
#US
ties, & through
@techdiplomacy
is standing up for freedom, democracy & human rights. Taiwan will continue to be a bastion of democracy in the region, working with the US to upholdโฆ
Like you Mr. Foreign Minister, I wear those sanctions as a badge of honor. Proud to count you as a friend and partner in our shared mission to advance freedom through trusted technology for the benefit of free people everywhere.
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Shared values of freedom, democracy & the rule of law brought us closely together, & got both of us proudly sanctioned by the
#PRC
. Iโll continue to work with
@KeithJKrach
to advance the shared interests of clean networks & technology, free from communism. JW
Papa Krach always used to say, โa fatherโs dream is when the student surpasses the professor.โ And mine certainly did in so many ways. I am so grateful for all 5 of my children.
Great to kick off my trip to Taiwan by visiting the team at the American Institute in Taiwan and Director Sandra Oudkirk. AIT is doing outstanding work to advance the strong ties between the American and Taiwanese people. At the Krach Institute for
@TechDiplomacy
at Purdue, weโฆ
Albert Einstein once said, "The leader is one who, out of the clutter, brings simplicityโฆ out of discord, harmonyโฆ and out of difficulty, opportunity." These are some great quotes from influential leaders:
#leadership
#qotd
#thursdaythoughts
Prayers for the victims of todayโs shooting at YouTube HQ, for their families, and for an end to these senseless attacks. Thank you to all the first responders working to keep our community safe.
.
@joshrogin
is right. We canโt sacrifice human rights as we focus on clean energy. Chinaโs solar business is built on slave labor. Adding Chinese companies that profit from human rights abuse to the Entity List is an important step in upholding our values.
Investing in the Chinese Communist Party is investing Xiโs atrocities.
The CCP has offered an unopposed vote for mass genocide, abuse of human rights, seven million COVID deaths, private sector crackdown and corporate theft of IP, and threats against peace and sovereignty.โฆ
Apps like TikTok are just an extension of Huawei.
Huawei serves as the backbone of the Chinese Communist Party's surveillance state which enables genocide.
I'm honored to receive Sens. Duckworth, Sullivan & Coons. They came to announce a great
#Vaccine
donation bolstering our
#COVID19
response & to show unwavering support for
#Taiwan
in the face of
#China
's threats. We stand with fellow democracies in fighting authoritarianism. JW
U.S.
@StateDept
: "We will stand with friends and allies to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Indo-Pacific region โ and that includes deepening our ties with democratic Taiwan." Setting the stage for a strong relationship.
According to the late Bill Campbell, who established a reputation as the "coach" of Silicon Valley, only one thing determines whether or not you're a leader: the opinions of those you're supposed to be leading.
If China is lobbying against it, it must be good for the US and the free world. Thatโs why Congress should pass the bipartisan
#USICA
bill to fund high-tech R&D and onshore the semiconductor industry ASAP. Securing tech is the key to securing freedom. โก๏ธ
Stop the Chinese genocide of the Uyghur people.
โ
@TikTok_us
and
@BytedanceTalk
donโt criticize the Chinese governmentโs abuse of the Uyghurs because they are complicit.
ByteDance has a strategic partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. That is part of theirโฆ
Honored to be the Advisory Board Chairman at
@NewStoryCharity
, a nonprofit that's building homes to transform slums into human-centered communities. Their model is innovative & scalable, & their team is world-class. Excited to be part of this noble cause.
You likely won't be able to win over an entire
#global
conglomeration in one deal. Think locally first, and aim to win over the entities of multi-national corporations operating in your home country.
Read my new op-ed with
@elliecohanim
on the
#UyghurGenocide
being committed in
#Xinjiang
by the Chinese Communist Party. For the business community, if corporate responsibility is social responsibility, why are we still financing these CCP atrocities?
I wear these sanctions as a badge of honor. We should not bend the knee to the China bully. When you confront a bully, they back down--especially if you have your friends by your side. That's why we formed the Clean Network Alliance of Democracies. It's been such a success.
At 12:04pm eastern, China sanctions Pompeo, Navarro, O'Brien, Stilwell, Pottinger, Azar, Krach, Craft, Bolton ad Bannon. Can't go to China, Hong Kong or Macao, or do business with China.
Congratulations again,
@LifeAtPurdue
#Classof2018
graduates. I was honored to share your stage to accept an honorary doctorate in engineering on Sunday. The advice I shared in my 2009 commencement address as Chairman of the Board of Trustees still applies, almost a decade later.
.
@DocuSignIMPACT
Foundation is about the turn 3 years old. Our three-pillared model means that we can give back to people & organizations in the way that benefits them most, whether thatโs with our time, our donations, or product discounts.
As 2018 ends, so does my chairmanship at
@DocuSign
. Ten wonderful, incredible years with the greatest team in the world. It has been an honor to serve the past decade as we achieved escape velocity and turned
@DocuSign
into a verb. Godspeed DocuFamily.
I accept your invitation
@YaoMing
& will come to China this summer
I don't need a luxury tour of China or propaganda
Will you join me in visiting Uyghur Slave Labor Camps, Tibet, HK & Taiwan?
I would like to have a FREE conversation with Peng Shuai
Let me know if Xi approves!
Is TikTok too big to ban?
Absolutely not. TikTok is programmed to be weaponized.
Legally, structurally, from a data governance perspective, TikTok and all data harvested within the Communist app is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
You're right
@elonmusk
, the TikTok bill is about censorship and government controlโthe Chinese government's censorship and control.
The Chinese Communist Party controls TikTok from a legal, structural, governance, and leadership perspective. Its 1% โgolden shareโ stake evenโฆ
This law is not just about TikTok, it is about censorship and government control!
If it were just about TikTok, it would only cite โforeign controlโ as the issue, but it does not.
Italy is the latest in the long line of countries to realize that the Chinese Communist Partyโs so-called One Belt One Road Initiative is nothing but a โOne-Belt-One-Way Toll Road to Beijing,โ as one Southeast Asian minister once told me. I expect more countries will follow suit.
Italy is leaving BRI.
โThe choice to join the Silk Road was an improvised and wicked act, made by the government of Giuseppe Conte, which led to a double negative result. We exported a load of oranges to China, they tripled exports to Italy in 3 years.โ
Congratulations to fellow Boilermaker
@LifeAtPurdue
&
@SigmaChi
brother
@DrewBrees
on breaking the all-time passing record. I agree: โYou can accomplish anything in life if youโre willing to work for it!โ Inspiring!
I'll always be grateful to
@JohnTChambers
for teaching me "the magic of Silicon Valley" & inspiring me to give back by paying it forward - I've learned that, if you're doing it right, mentorship is a 60-60 deal where both parties get the better part of it.
Entrepreneurship, philanthropy, mentorship, global diplomacy - these are all endeavors I hold near to my heart. I invite you to visit my site where you can learn more about how all of these issues intersect, how theyโve fueled my journey, and why they matter.
The exodus from China is inevitable. The whole point of getting American and other companies to move to China is to steal their intellectual property, force them to train the Chinese workforce, then put them out of business. Itโs a dead-end parasitic deal.
Thank you, Minister Wu and
@MOFA_Taiwan
, for your hospitality and Taiwanโs commitment to the innovation and adoption of trusted technology. Tech is at the heart of the contest between freedom and authoritarianism. As a democracy on the front lines of that battle, Taiwan plays aโฆ
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Minister Wuโs discussions with
@techdiplomacy
Chair
@KeithJKrach
focused on how technology reshapes international relations. From countering
#China
โs belligerence to building supply chain resilience,
#Taiwan
๐น๐ผ vows to protect global security with partners in the information age.
Happy Mother's Day to Mama Krach, an amazing mother and grandmother. She likes to remind me: "Don't live in the past, but never forget where you came from." Don't worry, Mama Krach; I speak of it often, and fondly.
TikTok is a digital virus.
@WSJ
reports, "more than two dozen state governments have placed web-tracking code made by TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd. on official websites..."
Communist China's weaponization of TikTok and their pursuit of digital authoritarianism must be stopped.
I've been going to China since 1981, but
@StateDeptSpox
Ned and I know a China visit is not required to comprehend the UNโs definition of Punishable Genocide. See the link for the Central Committee's reference. What CCP dictionary are you using, Miss Hua?
@StateDeptSpox
Ned Price claimed "genocide has taken place in
#Xinjiang
". Has he looked up the word "genocide" in the dictionary? Does he know what the word exactly means? Has he ever been to
#China
?
Throwback to when my son Steve studied at the University of Queensland in Australia. Metta & I appreciated all the hospitality from the Aussies and our newly adopted son, Koala Krach.
The privilege we experience everyday in this country due to the sacrifices of so many brave men and women. Incredibly humbled to share with the twins an important moment in American history.
#pearlharbor
#hawaii
Xi Jinping has consolidated power in Communist China and it should put every business leader in America on high alert. China's threat to Taiwan is real, as are the economic implications.
The world saw the Ukrainian attack coming, knowing full well that Putin is not in the habitโฆ
Taiwan is a true friend to the United States and a beacon of democracy. Its remarkable technological innovations are a testament to the potential of a free society. Excited to head back to Taiwan to launch the Taiwan Center for Innovation and Prosperity, see old (and new)โฆ
Three years after his historic visit to Taiwan as the highest-ranking State Dept official in four decades, our Chairman
@KeithJKrach
is on his way back to Taiwan to boost economic, scientific, and technological ties, and convey continued support for Taiwan's democracy. ๐บ๐ธ๐น๐ผโฆ
Helping others in need without expecting anything in return is the definition of a pure heart. The impact of these actions often has a ripple effect far beyond what we can see.
Mom - Happy 90th Birthday. I donโt know how you manage it, but you get prettier and prettier each year. I am so excited that I get to grow up to be like you. Thanks for being my role model in looks and in life.
To be a truly
#transformational
#leader
, you need to encourage employees to think outside the box and take calculated risks. Check out this great article from
@CIOonline
on how to model
#innovation
for your teams.
Happy Independence Day! Join our 6-year-old twins as we all take time to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Have a fun, safe
#FourthofJuly
! ๐บ๐ธ
In conversation with
@VOANews
, It's vitally important that we continue to strengthen economic ties between the US and Taiwan. Taiwan is a role model for democracy and capitalism in the region and in the whole world.
More than 100 million Americans are unwittingly invested in sanctioned Chinese companies associated with concentration camps, slave labor,
#UyghurGenocide
and the development of Chinaโs advanced weaponry.
We are literally subsidizing our top foreign adversary. Ironically,โฆ
"This is my country & I'm going to do good for it. Just might work. We'll never know unless we give it a fair try...I say it everyday of my life. God Bless America." - John Wayne, my
@SigmaChi
fraternity brother. Happy Presidentโs Day!
#johnwayne
Technology is either grounded in trust principles (rule of law, human rights, property, transparency, sovereignty, environment) to advance freedom, or it is weaponized by authoritarian regimes to control and oppress.
@TechDiplomacy
believes technology must advance freedom.
My heart breaks for
@nuryturkel
and all the
#UyghurGenocide
victims and their families. I'm glad the
@committeeonccp
discussed the serious issue of American investors unknowingly financing Beijing's atrocities through pension funds, university endowments, foundations, mutualโฆ
โIt is unlikely that I will see my mother again in this life. In fact my father and I said goodbye along with my mother at the time when they CCP started rounding up Uyghur intellectuals and families with foreign contacts.โ -
@nuryturkel
"The Europeans are fed up with Chinaโs intransigence over the many ways its state-owned or state-guided firms buy into the EUโs single market to distort competition or snaffle up technologies." Countries and companies are responding to the CCPโs bullying.
As Taiwanโs top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wu has been a fearless fighter for the Taiwanese people on the world stage and a great friend of the United States. I will always cherish the opportunity to work with him to strengthen the US-Taiwan ties and advance freedom throughโฆ
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As announced today, Iโm stepping down from
@MOFA_Taiwan
May 20. While the job was heavy at times, itโs been a tremendous honor to serve as foreign minister for the last 6 yrs. I appreciate the global support & brilliant colleagues at
#MOFA
. Will continue on in the same spirit. JW