Online Rumors Claim Taiwan Aids Eswatini and Introduces Migrant Workers; Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Untrue, Will Pursue Accountability
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that online rumors claiming Taiwan provided over 24 billion NTD in aid to Eswatini and would introduce migrant workers are false. The Ministry stated this is typical disinformation aimed at undermining diplomatic relations and will pursue legal accountability.
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju) Online groups cited reports from the Times of Eswatini claiming that Taiwan aided Eswatini with over 24 billion NTD and introduced migrant workers from Eswatini. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today stated that the relevant content has no factual basis and is a typical manipulation of false information, attempting to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relations with its allies and its international image. It will continue to collect evidence and pursue relevant legal responsibilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release pointing out that online discussion groups recently cited reports from the Times of Eswatini, falsely claiming without verification that Taiwan aided Eswatini with over 24 billion NTD within three months and would recruit 1,000 migrant workers from Eswatini annually. The relevant content has no factual basis and no concrete evidence was presented, belonging to typical disinformation manipulation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that various cooperation projects between Taiwan and Eswatini are based on mutual trust and common interests, formulated through consultations between the two governments and tailored to Eswatini's development needs. Taiwan's cooperation projects with its allies consistently adhere to the principles and spirit of teaching people to fish and mutual assistance, providing Eswatini with Taiwan's advantageous industries and development experience, and striving to enhance the well-being of the people in allied nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that all budgets are strictly supervised and reviewed by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure the efficiency and transparency of project implementation. It urged the public not to easily believe unverified rumors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that the core purpose of assisting Eswatini in promoting industrial park projects, in addition to prospering Eswatini's economy, is also to assist Taiwanese enterprises in their global layout. The investment willingness of private enterprises is highly variable, affected by global economic and trade and regional situations, and actual implementation still depends on market conditions. The government only plays a role in matching and promoting; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not comment on unverified estimated amounts of private investment.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any migrant workers coming to Taiwan must meet the strict physical examination and epidemic prevention standards of Taiwan's relevant competent authorities, and labor cooperation with any country must prioritize national security and public health, and be considered for its contribution to filling labor shortages in specific Taiwanese industries and promoting bilateral professional and technical exchanges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that such posts are deliberately created by malicious individuals, manipulating hate and discriminatory speech as false information, attempting to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relations with its allies and its international image. For acts of deliberately spreading rumors, it will continue to collect evidence and provide it to police agencies for investigation and pursue relevant legal responsibilities. (Edited by: Lin Ke-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150507
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju) Online groups cited reports from the Times of Eswatini claiming that Taiwan aided Eswatini with over 24 billion NTD and introduced migrant workers from Eswatini. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today stated that the relevant content has no factual basis and is a typical manipulation of false information, attempting to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relations with its allies and its international image. It will continue to collect evidence and pursue relevant legal responsibilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release pointing out that online discussion groups recently cited reports from the Times of Eswatini, falsely claiming without verification that Taiwan aided Eswatini with over 24 billion NTD within three months and would recruit 1,000 migrant workers from Eswatini annually. The relevant content has no factual basis and no concrete evidence was presented, belonging to typical disinformation manipulation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that various cooperation projects between Taiwan and Eswatini are based on mutual trust and common interests, formulated through consultations between the two governments and tailored to Eswatini's development needs. Taiwan's cooperation projects with its allies consistently adhere to the principles and spirit of teaching people to fish and mutual assistance, providing Eswatini with Taiwan's advantageous industries and development experience, and striving to enhance the well-being of the people in allied nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that all budgets are strictly supervised and reviewed by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure the efficiency and transparency of project implementation. It urged the public not to easily believe unverified rumors.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that the core purpose of assisting Eswatini in promoting industrial park projects, in addition to prospering Eswatini's economy, is also to assist Taiwanese enterprises in their global layout. The investment willingness of private enterprises is highly variable, affected by global economic and trade and regional situations, and actual implementation still depends on market conditions. The government only plays a role in matching and promoting; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not comment on unverified estimated amounts of private investment.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any migrant workers coming to Taiwan must meet the strict physical examination and epidemic prevention standards of Taiwan's relevant competent authorities, and labor cooperation with any country must prioritize national security and public health, and be considered for its contribution to filling labor shortages in specific Taiwanese industries and promoting bilateral professional and technical exchanges.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that such posts are deliberately created by malicious individuals, manipulating hate and discriminatory speech as false information, attempting to undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relations with its allies and its international image. For acts of deliberately spreading rumors, it will continue to collect evidence and provide it to police agencies for investigation and pursue relevant legal responsibilities. (Edited by: Lin Ke-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150507
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