President Lai stands in Taipei. He speaks to foreign media on Wednesday. He wants Japan and Taiwan to work together. He says both countries are important. They help keep the region safe. He calls them the most important drivers of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Free means open to all people. Open means not closed.
China is getting stronger in the area. This worries Japan and Taiwan. Both countries want to be friends. They already have strong economic ties. They also have strong diplomatic ties. Economic means about money and trade. Diplomatic means about talks between countries. The relationship has become very important in recent years.
President Lai wants to deepen the partnership. Deepen means to make stronger. Officials from both countries will meet more often. They will share ideas and plans. This will help Japan and Taiwan. The partnership will grow stronger soon. Regional stability is the goal. Stability means peace and no conflict.
Sources: japantimes.co.jp / reuters.com
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. stands | a. concerns |
| 2. important | b. solid |
| 3. worries | c. exchange |
| 4. friends | d. expand |
| 5. strong | e. gather |
| 6. meet | f. aim |
| 7. share | g. assist |
| 8. help | h. key |
| 9. grow | i. is |
| 10. goal | j. allies |
1.i 2.h 3.a 4.j 5.b 6.e 7.c 8.g 9.d 10.f