H.E. Edward Ling-wen Tao
Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
November 17, 2025
Supporting Taiwan’s Inclusion within the Worldwide Regulation Enforcement Community
In our interconnected world, transnational crime continues to pose advanced and evolving challenges. Well timed intelligence sharing is crucial to addressing these threats successfully. Taiwan, acknowledged for its sturdy legislation enforcement capabilities, companions actively with different nations in felony investigations. Nevertheless, with out direct entry to INTERPOL’s databases, Taiwan should depend on oblique channels for intelligence, typically receiving outdated info. This hinders well timed motion and inadvertently gives alternatives for transnational crime to flourish.
A Shared Accountability in Regulation Enforcement
INTERPOL was based on the precept of worldwide cooperation, as enshrined in Article 2 of its Structure, which advocates for broad mutual help amongst felony police authorities worldwide. Lately, crime has grow to be more and more subtle and international, fueled by advances in know-how and on-line monetary transactions. These developments make it extra essential than ever for nations to work collectively, sharing insights and sources to counter threats that have an effect on everybody, no matter borders. INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi has emphasised the worth of brazenly sharing intelligence, methods, and sources to deal with points like transnational crime, human trafficking, and terrorism. By fostering collaboration, the worldwide neighborhood is healthier positioned to guard public security, promote justice, and uphold the rule of legislation.
This 12 months’s give attention to “police integrity, accountability, and oversight” underscores INTERPOL’s dedication to values that foster public belief and underpin efficient legislation enforcement. These values are essential in stopping crime, defending susceptible populations, and supporting justice. Taiwan’s dedication to those ideas and its geographic significance make it a great associate for worldwide legislation enforcement initiatives. Taiwan is raring to hitch palms with the worldwide neighborhood in constructing a safer, safer world.
Taiwan’s Contributions to International Public Security
Taiwan has developed subtle programs to handle legislation enforcement, border management, monetary safety, and public security. It has in depth expertise in combatting transnational crimes, together with cyberattacks, organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism, and has constructed a document of excellence acknowledged by worldwide companions. Taiwan’s legislation enforcement businesses are well-trained and totally geared up to assist the worldwide neighborhood deal with crime. Regardless of its confirmed capabilities, Taiwan’s absence from INTERPOL hampers the effectiveness of worldwide crime prevention and enforcement efforts, weakening the worldwide safety framework.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan not too long ago highlighted Taiwan’s distinctive public security in its Enterprise Local weather Survey, with international professionals citing security as one of many prime causes for dwelling and dealing in Taiwan. Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk echoed this sentiment, calling Taiwan one of many most secure locations she has lived. Taiwan ranks among the many most secure nations globally in numerous security indices, and its legislation enforcement dedication performs a major function in reaching these excessive requirements.
The Penalties of Excluding Taiwan from INTERPOL
Taiwan’s exclusion from INTERPOL has created gaps in international safety. With Taiwanese passports allowing visa-free entry to over 160 nations, the unlawful buying and selling of those paperwork has grow to be an issue in some nations. Felony organizations have exploited solid Taiwanese passports to hold out unlawful actions, threatening the protection and stability of different nations. Taiwan’s incapability to entry INTERPOL’s databases immediately additionally means it can’t effectively share or obtain important info on felony suspects, rising crime strategies, or counterfeit passport points. By granting Taiwan observer standing in INTERPOL, the worldwide neighborhood might strengthen efforts to curb transnational crime at its supply.
A Dependable Companion in Worldwide Regulation Enforcement
Regardless of its exclusion, Taiwan has continued to assist international legislation enforcement efforts. For example, Taiwan not too long ago assisted within the seize of Australian nationwide Lisa Traces, who had fled to Taiwan after committing a severe crime. When contacted by Australian authorities, Taiwan rapidly launched an investigation, resulting in her arrest. Taiwan has additionally shared invaluable experience on digital piracy, as highlighted by the INTERPOL Cease Web Piracy (I-SOP) initiative, which addressed copyright violations in the course of the 2024 Olympic Video games. Taiwan’s energetic function on this space demonstrates its capability to assist shield mental property rights and public belief.
A Name for Assist in Strengthening International Safety
Taiwan’s absence from INTERPOL doesn’t serve the worldwide combat towards crime. An article by Dr. John Coyne from the Australian Strategic Coverage Institute famous that Taiwan’s exclusion is a loss for the world, notably in combating human trafficking. Regardless of worldwide assist for its participation, Taiwan stays unable to totally entry INTERPOL’s intelligence sources. Granting Taiwan observer standing would improve the effectiveness of cross-border crime investigations, decrease political obstacles to cooperation, and additional the shared objective of worldwide safety. We name on the worldwide neighborhood to assist Taiwan’s bid for observer standing at INTERPOL’s annual meeting. This could allow Taiwan’s legislation enforcement businesses to hitch coaching packages, change experience, and cooperate with member states. Taiwan stands able to strengthen its partnerships, cut back dangers to folks and property, and assist the worldwide neighborhood within the ongoing combat towards transnational crime.
Associated
