During her visit to Taiwan, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley advocated for increased international support for Taiwan amid rising tensions with China. Speaking at the Ketagalan Forum, she emphasized the need for Taiwan to gain full U.N. membership and for the U.S. and its allies to unite against China's claims over the self-governing island. Haley criticized China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and called for proactive measures to deter potential military aggression from Beijing. Echoing her sentiments, former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda highlighted Taiwan's exclusion from international organizations, such as the WHO. Haley's remarks come as she endorses former President Trump's candidacy for the upcoming elections, reaffirming her stance as a tough advocate for Taiwan's global standing. The discussions at the forum underscore the urgent call for democracies to cooperate in countering authoritarianism and ensuring Taiwan's representation on the world stage.