TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) outlined a five-point security framework while discussing Taiwan-US ties and regional security with US scholars at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.

The Taichung City Government said Tuesday that Lu was invited to speak at the Council on Foreign Relations, a leading US think tank, and was received by Senior Vice President Shannon K. O’Neil. The discussion was moderated by Asia studies researcher David Sacks and included experts on China and US policy.

Lu delivered her remarks in English and introduced the “SHIOW” framework, a concept based on her name for long-term Taiwan Strait stability. It includes five pillars: “Security and Strength,” “Honor and Honesty,” “Initiation and Intelligence,” “Opportunity,” and “Will and Willingness.”

“Peace must be built on strength and supported by internal unity and economic development to enhance national resilience,” she said, Liberty Times reported. Lu added that her leadership approach focuses on resolving conflict rather than creating confrontation.

SETN reported that Lu addressed Taiwan-US relations during a question-and-answer session and cited polling data showing that nearly 80% of Taiwan’s public supports closer ties with the US. She said this provides strong support for deeper cooperation between the two sides.

Lu also presented a “toolbox” approach, saying dialogue is only one of several ways to reduce cross-strait risks and its effectiveness depends on timing. She said maintaining communication with the US remains important while building domestic consensus.

She added that internal unity should be a priority for leaders, as it strengthens social resilience. The meeting lasted nearly two hours and covered Taiwan Strait security, strategic cooperation, and global political and economic trends.