In an interview with Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on Sept. 27, 2026, Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States, spoke about the evolving dynamics in U.S.-China-Taiwan relations. Yui mentioned that during a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Taiwan was referenced but not the central topic of discussion. He noted that neither the U.S. nor China's official statements included detailed comments on Taiwan, even though China has long emphasized that Taiwan's status is a core issue in its relations with the U.S. Yui reiterated the U.S. stance on Taiwan, which supports peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposes any unilateral changes to the current situation. He also mentioned that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio had met with Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers at the U.N. General Assembly, where discussions focused on supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations. Yui addressed historical references made by Trump and Xi Jinping about World War II, clarifying that the Republic of China government, which ruled China before the Communist Party took power in 1949, was involved in the war effort. He pointed out that the Flying Tigers, an American military group, fought alongside Chinese forces during the war. Yui stressed that the Chinese Communist Party did not govern China at that time. Yui also emphasized the importance of the U.S. selling arms to Taiwan, noting that a $14 billion weapons package had not yet been delivered. He argued that Taiwan's defense capabilities are essential to deterring potential aggression from China and that the U.S. should continue supporting Taiwan's security needs. In addition to military concerns, Yui highlighted Taiwan's role in global technology, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing. He noted that Taiwan produces 90% of the world's highest-level computer chips and is critical to the development of artificial intelligence. Yui emphasized the interdependent relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, stating that protecting Taiwan is essential for global technological security.