"International society is very pragmatic," says Political Vice-Minister of Economic Affairs P.K. Chiang, while stressing, "Only if we continue to uphold our economic strength, can we hold on to these new friends." (Laura Li / tr.
「國際社會是非常現實的」，經濟部政務次長江丙坤表示，「只有繼續維持我們的經貿實力，才能留得住這些新朋友」，他如此強調。