President Lai's Trip Blocked; Overseas Taiwanese in Japan Condemn China's Diplomatic Intimidation
The 'All Japan Taiwan Union,' an overseas Taiwanese organization in Japan, issued a stern statement condemning China's political pressure that led to the cancellation of President Lai Ching-te's overseas trip, calling it 'diplomatic intimidation.'
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(CNA Reporter Dai Ya-zhen, Tokyo, 27th) President Lai Ching-te's overseas trip was blocked, and the 'All Japan Taiwan Union,' an overseas Taiwanese group in Japan, issued a stern statement strongly condemning China for interfering in other countries' decisions with political pressure, describing the move as typical 'diplomatic intimidation' and calling on the international community to face up to Taiwan's legitimate right to participate internationally.
The statement pointed out that China exerted political influence on relevant countries, leading to the failure to obtain transit permits for flights, resulting in the cancellation of President Lai's trip. This has seriously damaged the freedom and order that the international community should have and deviated from international practices based on aviation safety and neutrality. The Union believes that restricting the use of airspace to achieve specific political goals constitutes a crackdown on Taiwan's diplomacy and is typical diplomatic intimidation.
The Union stated that Taiwan is a democratic society with a population of 23 million, and its government and leaders should enjoy the right to freely conduct international exchanges without interference from external forces. China's practice of obstructing Taiwan's international activities through economic and political means violates the spirit of international law and universal values.
The statement also expressed support for joint statements by overseas Taiwanese groups, including the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), and proposed four points: condemning China's coercive behavior, supporting Taiwan's right to international travel, calling on countries not to succumb to external pressure, and demanding that the international community take a clear position on the improper suppression suffered by Taiwan.
The Union also specifically called on the Japanese government to further deepen understanding and give support based on the shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law with Taiwan. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150427
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The statement pointed out that China exerted political influence on relevant countries, leading to the failure to obtain transit permits for flights, resulting in the cancellation of President Lai's trip. This has seriously damaged the freedom and order that the international community should have and deviated from international practices based on aviation safety and neutrality. The Union believes that restricting the use of airspace to achieve specific political goals constitutes a crackdown on Taiwan's diplomacy and is typical diplomatic intimidation.
The Union stated that Taiwan is a democratic society with a population of 23 million, and its government and leaders should enjoy the right to freely conduct international exchanges without interference from external forces. China's practice of obstructing Taiwan's international activities through economic and political means violates the spirit of international law and universal values.
The statement also expressed support for joint statements by overseas Taiwanese groups, including the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), and proposed four points: condemning China's coercive behavior, supporting Taiwan's right to international travel, calling on countries not to succumb to external pressure, and demanding that the international community take a clear position on the improper suppression suffered by Taiwan.
The Union also specifically called on the Japanese government to further deepen understanding and give support based on the shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law with Taiwan. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150427
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