U.S. and Taiwan (2009)

U.S. Department of State

Philip J. Crowley
Assistant Secretary

Daily Press Briefing

Washington, DC
August 13, 2009

12:58 p.m. EDT

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QUESTION: It's about typhoon in Taiwan. According to Taiwanese Government, they say they already sent a list that resource or equipment they want to have to help. Did you get a list, and how you plan to help?

MR. CROWLEY: Well, the authorities in Taiwan asked for assistance. I think we announced yesterday that we provided some monetary assistance to Taiwan authorities through OFDA to the Taiwan Red Cross. And we've indicated that if there were additional requirements, we would be very supportive. I'm not aware of additional requests for assistance. But if that is the works, obviously, we will do everything we can help to Taiwan in the aftermath of the typhoon.

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QUESTION: And about the efforts at the UN, can you tell us any more about what you are hoping to achieve? You circulated a draft statement that was quite tough -- with tough wording. Do you believe that the Chinese are going to back it? It doesn't sound like it.

MR. CROWLEY: Well, I think we support a strong statement from the UN regarding the situation in Burma, and I think that process is still continuing.

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(The briefing was concluded at 1:12 p.m.)