Wu Chih-Chung: China's oppression against Taiwan extends to international airspace, affecting global interests
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-Chung stated that China's suppression of Taiwan has extended to international airspace, which could negatively impact international aviation order and undermine global common interests. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Taiwan Strait and called for continued cooperation with like-minded countries.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ru, Taipei 29th) President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini was temporarily suspended due to obstruction by China. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-Chung stated today in an interview with French media that China has extended its pattern of suppressing Taiwan into international airspace. If the international community condones such political interference, it could set a negative precedent for international aviation order and affect global common interests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in the evening, stating that Wu Chih-Chung accepted a phone interview with "Radio France Internationale" (RFI) on the 29th. He elaborated on Taiwan's position regarding the strategic importance of the Taiwan Strait, the common international interests involved in maintaining the status quo, and the challenges posed by China to regional stability and international overflight freedom. He emphasized that Taiwan will continue to cooperate with like-minded countries to jointly maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and a free and open international order.
Regarding the situation in the Taiwan Strait, Wu Chih-Chung stated that the cargo ship traffic in the Taiwan Strait far exceeds that of the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal, and its strategic importance is comparable to the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. Maintaining the stability of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is not only crucial for regional security but also aligns with the common interests of the international community.
Wu Chih-Chung further pointed out that Japan's recent active participation in regional exercises and continuous strengthening of security cooperation with regional partners demonstrates the increasingly close security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, where a security network for jointly maintaining the status quo is gradually forming.
Regarding cross-strait relations and the stance on dialogue, Wu Chih-Chung reiterated that the Taiwanese government has always been open to dialogue with China but firmly opposes Beijing setting any political preconditions. If the "One China Principle" is accepted, it would equate to recognizing Taiwan as subordinate to China, thereby confining the Taiwan Strait issue to China's internal affairs and further narrowing the space for international support for Taiwan.
Regarding the temporary suspension of President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini, Wu Chih-Chung pointed out that China has extended its pattern of suppressing Taiwan into international airspace, and related actions involve the principle of international overflight freedom. If the international community condones such political interference, it could set a negative precedent for international aviation order and affect global common interests. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ru, Taipei 29th) President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini was temporarily suspended due to obstruction by China. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-Chung stated today in an interview with French media that China has extended its pattern of suppressing Taiwan into international airspace. If the international community condones such political interference, it could set a negative precedent for international aviation order and affect global common interests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in the evening, stating that Wu Chih-Chung accepted a phone interview with "Radio France Internationale" (RFI) on the 29th. He elaborated on Taiwan's position regarding the strategic importance of the Taiwan Strait, the common international interests involved in maintaining the status quo, and the challenges posed by China to regional stability and international overflight freedom. He emphasized that Taiwan will continue to cooperate with like-minded countries to jointly maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and a free and open international order.
Regarding the situation in the Taiwan Strait, Wu Chih-Chung stated that the cargo ship traffic in the Taiwan Strait far exceeds that of the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal, and its strategic importance is comparable to the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. Maintaining the stability of the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is not only crucial for regional security but also aligns with the common interests of the international community.
Wu Chih-Chung further pointed out that Japan's recent active participation in regional exercises and continuous strengthening of security cooperation with regional partners demonstrates the increasingly close security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, where a security network for jointly maintaining the status quo is gradually forming.
Regarding cross-strait relations and the stance on dialogue, Wu Chih-Chung reiterated that the Taiwanese government has always been open to dialogue with China but firmly opposes Beijing setting any political preconditions. If the "One China Principle" is accepted, it would equate to recognizing Taiwan as subordinate to China, thereby confining the Taiwan Strait issue to China's internal affairs and further narrowing the space for international support for Taiwan.
Regarding the temporary suspension of President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini, Wu Chih-Chung pointed out that China has extended its pattern of suppressing Taiwan into international airspace, and related actions involve the principle of international overflight freedom. If the international community condones such political interference, it could set a negative precedent for international aviation order and affect global common interests. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150429
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