President's Visit to Eswatini Obstructed; Hou Yu-ih: Taiwan's Diplomacy Needs More Unity
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Eswatini was postponed after three countries unexpectedly revoked flight permits for his special plane. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih highlighted the difficulties of Taiwan's diplomacy and emphasized the need for unity to confront international pressures.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Xusheng, New Taipei, 22nd) President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally, today, but three countries unexpectedly revoked flight permits for his special plane. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that Taiwan's diplomacy is very difficult and requires even more unity to face any suppression, hoping that Taiwan will bravely face the world.
President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini today, but the trip was postponed because Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly revoked flight permits for his special plane. Mayor Hou Yu-ih was interviewed by the media after today's city council meeting and was asked about his views on the above issue.
Hou Yu-ih stated that upon hearing the news, he fully understood. Taiwan's diplomacy is indeed very difficult, so it needs even more unity to face any suppression. Harming the feelings of people on both sides of the strait is not conducive to cross-strait prosperity and moving forward together. He hopes that Taiwan should bravely face the world. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150422
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Xusheng, New Taipei, 22nd) President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini, an African diplomatic ally, today, but three countries unexpectedly revoked flight permits for his special plane. New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih stated that Taiwan's diplomacy is very difficult and requires even more unity to face any suppression, hoping that Taiwan will bravely face the world.
President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini today, but the trip was postponed because Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly revoked flight permits for his special plane. Mayor Hou Yu-ih was interviewed by the media after today's city council meeting and was asked about his views on the above issue.
Hou Yu-ih stated that upon hearing the news, he fully understood. Taiwan's diplomacy is indeed very difficult, so it needs even more unity to face any suppression. Harming the feelings of people on both sides of the strait is not conducive to cross-strait prosperity and moving forward together. He hopes that Taiwan should bravely face the world. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150422
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