Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
TAIPEI: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tey will stop in Hawaii and Guam during his visit to the South Pacific. This plan of his has been criticized by China. Lai will leave Taiwan on Saturday to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau, Taiwan’s three diplomatic allies. Lai’s office confirmed Friday that he will stop in the US state of Hawaii and the US territory of Guam. This plan of his has been criticized by China.
China expressed protest
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that if the United States wants to maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait, it must address the Taiwan issue by “directly opposing Taiwan’s status as an independent country and supporting the peaceful unification of China.” It is important to handle with utmost care. Mao said that China opposes any kind of official talks between the US and Taiwan and any visit by Taiwanese leaders to the US for any reason.
China has been aggressive towards Taiwan
The Chinese army also started exercises around Taiwan last year. This exercise started after the stay of Taiwan’s then Vice President Lai to America. China strongly objects to such US stops by Taiwan’s leaders, as well as visits to the island by prominent US politicians, and blames it on the US decision to deny Taiwan diplomatic status after Washington changed its formal recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979. indicates a breach of commitment. Seeing the number of its diplomatic partners dwindle due to Chinese pressure, Taiwan has redoubled its efforts to participate in international forums. (AP)
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