President visits Eswatini; Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebukes China's absurd comments
Regarding President Lai Ching-te's state visit to Eswatini, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. It strongly condemned China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' misinformed comments on international diplomatic affairs and rebutted that China is the troublemaker.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 2nd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in allied African nation Eswatini today for a state visit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this evening that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has always been a sovereign independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned and rebutted the comments made by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which demonstrated a lack of understanding of international diplomatic affairs.
The Presidential Office issued a press release this evening stating that at the sincere invitation of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, President Lai began his state visit to Eswatini today, with the delegation arriving smoothly in Eswatini at 9 AM local time on the 2nd.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this evening stating that it strongly condemned and rebutted the comments made by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today regarding President Lai's visit to allied nation the Kingdom of Eswatini, comments that demonstrated a lack of understanding of international diplomatic affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has always been a sovereign independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. As a member of the international community, Taiwan's visits to allied nations in accordance with international rules are a fundamental right for Taiwan to practice its role as an international member, which is only natural.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that China, by unreasonably obstructing, pressuring vulnerable countries, and undermining international rules, is the troublemaker. As the international community previously criticized, China's "weaponization of flight safety" is the practice that undermines safety and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that considering the safety of the head of state and diplomatic interactions, the announcement is made after arrival at the destination, and there are many such international precedents. President Lai's visit is conducted strictly in accordance with international law, international norms, diplomatic practice, and Taiwanese regulations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that democracy and freedom are not provocations, and only respectful reciprocal exchanges and cooperation between countries can bring peace. Threats and undermining rules will only harm peace; Beijing's "disproportionate" response, pressuring African countries, and distorting international rules bring contradiction and conflict to the world; it is self-evident who the troublemaker is, and its actions cannot earn respect.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on China, instead of suppressing Taiwan's international space, to cease its intimidation tactics and return to international norms to bring about true peace and prosperity. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 2nd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in allied African nation Eswatini today for a state visit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this evening that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has always been a sovereign independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned and rebutted the comments made by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which demonstrated a lack of understanding of international diplomatic affairs.
The Presidential Office issued a press release this evening stating that at the sincere invitation of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, President Lai began his state visit to Eswatini today, with the delegation arriving smoothly in Eswatini at 9 AM local time on the 2nd.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this evening stating that it strongly condemned and rebutted the comments made by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs today regarding President Lai's visit to allied nation the Kingdom of Eswatini, comments that demonstrated a lack of understanding of international diplomatic affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the Republic of China (Taiwan) has always been a sovereign independent state, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. As a member of the international community, Taiwan's visits to allied nations in accordance with international rules are a fundamental right for Taiwan to practice its role as an international member, which is only natural.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that China, by unreasonably obstructing, pressuring vulnerable countries, and undermining international rules, is the troublemaker. As the international community previously criticized, China's "weaponization of flight safety" is the practice that undermines safety and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that considering the safety of the head of state and diplomatic interactions, the announcement is made after arrival at the destination, and there are many such international precedents. President Lai's visit is conducted strictly in accordance with international law, international norms, diplomatic practice, and Taiwanese regulations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that democracy and freedom are not provocations, and only respectful reciprocal exchanges and cooperation between countries can bring peace. Threats and undermining rules will only harm peace; Beijing's "disproportionate" response, pressuring African countries, and distorting international rules bring contradiction and conflict to the world; it is self-evident who the troublemaker is, and its actions cannot earn respect.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on China, instead of suppressing Taiwan's international space, to cease its intimidation tactics and return to international norms to bring about true peace and prosperity. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150502
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