Lin also expressed confidence in the United States as a strategic security partner, speaking to TVP World on the sidelines of the Globsec security conference in Prague on Thursday. Asked by the channel’s correspondent Aaron Dahmen if he was confident the US would support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, the minister replied: “We are confident and we will continue our partnership with the United States.” Pointing out that Taiwan has increased its defense budget and has strong ties with Washington, the foreign minister said that “based on these foundations, we will work with our like-minded partners to safeguard our security.” Lin’s exclusive comments to TVP World came shortly after a summit in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at which Taiwan’s security was on the agenda. Beijing does not recognize Taiwan’s independence, seeing the island as part of the People’s Republic. China’s foreign ministry said on Monday, in response to Lin visiting Switzerland for a meeting of the World Health Organization, that it opposed countries providing platforms for "Taiwan independence separatist" activities.