Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang of the opposition KMT met former
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull yesterday during a visit to
Australia.

According to a statement released today, Turnbull welcomed Chiang and voiced
support for Chiang's "3D" principles — deterrence, dialogue and democracy —
as a framework for maintaining regional peace and stability.

Turnbull also agreed that maintaining communication can help reduce
misunderstandings and ease tensions.

Chiang said Taiwan and Australia should pursue a more comprehensive
partnership, noting the complementary nature of Taiwan's semiconductor
industry and Australia’s mineral and agricultural resources.

He also asked Turnbull to support Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and
Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Chiang later visited the United States Studies Centre at the University of
Sydney during his trip, which also included events with overseas Taiwanese
business groups.