Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu Attended the KMT Australia Branch’s Centennial Commemoration of ROC Founding Father Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu attended the KMT Australia branch’s Centennial Commemoration of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the ROC. In his remarks, DG Wu highlighted that Taiwan’s latest achievements in democracy and freedom exemplify Dr. Sun’s ideals and vision, including:

The Freedom in the World 2025 report, released by Freedom House, once again designates Taiwan as a “Free” country. Taiwan ranks 2nd in Asia, trailing only Japan.
The Democracy Index 2024, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, categorizes Taiwan as one of the world’s 25 Full Democracies. Taiwan maintains its position as the No.1 democracy in Asia and ranks 12th globally.
The 2025 Index of Economic Freedom by the Heritage Foundation ranks Taiwan 4th among 184 economies, securing 2nd place in Asia, behind only Singapore.

DG Wu also addressed China’s recent live-fire drills in Australian waters, indicating that Taiwan’s experience has demonstrated how China employs ‘grey zone’ tactics to create a ‘new normal’—a strategy now being used in Australia’s front yard. Citing the Will of Dr. Sun, DG Wu stressed that like-minded countries, including Taiwan and Australia, must stand together against aggression and authoritarian expansionism.