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    Taiwan Vice-President's U.S. trip draws Chinese criticism

    Taiwan Vice-President's U.S. trip draws Chinese criticism

    China has labeled Taiwan's Vice President, William Lai, a "troublemaker" due to his ongoing visit to the United States. Lai, a prominent contender in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, visited the U.S. en route to Paraguay, BBC reports.

    Taiwan's Vice President William Lai speaks during a luncheon in New York City, US, in this picture released on August 14, 2023
    Source: Reuters

    Beijing, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province, has been increasingly critical of interactions between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. China accused the U.S. of engaging Taiwan in political activities disguised as stopovers.

    Lai, affiliated with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), recently visited New York, where he delivered a speech emphasizing Taiwan's sovereignty in the face of authoritarianism. Scheduled to stop in San Francisco before returning to Taiwan, Lai's visit comes at a time of strained U.S.-China relations, with Taiwan emerging as a significant point of contention.

     

    China's military exercises near Taiwan are expected to coincide with Lai's return, following a pattern of heightened military activities after visits by Taiwanese officials to the U.S. China has increased such actions since a trip by former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022.

    Tensions between China and Taiwan, as well as China and the U.S. are escalating even higher.
    Source: Reuters

    Lai's visit ostensibly aims to represent President Tsai Ing-wen at the swearing-in ceremony of Paraguay's new president, Santiago Peña, as Paraguay maintains formal ties with Taiwan. However, the visit also signals Lai's international emergence ahead of the crucial election.

    China perceives Lai as an advocate for Taiwan's independence and likely seeks to prevent his election victory, as BBC claims. China's assertive actions before the 2020 election inadvertently aided Tsai's re-election. This time, China faces a delicate balance, attempting to demonstrate disapproval without bolstering Lai's image. It could intensify military intrusions around Taiwan, though intrusions are already higher than last year due to China's "grey zone warfare."

    Chinese maritime law enforcement fleet led by a patrol and rescue vessel Haixun 06 patrols during a joint patrol operation in the central and northern waters of the Taiwan Straits
    Source: Al Arabiya

    Lai's statements may escalate tensions between the U.S. and Taiwan. He highlighted Taiwan's self-determination and stressed that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other. Lai expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with China for peace and stability, common election rhetoric.

    Despite the U.S. formally severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 1979, it remains a close ally, supplying substantial arms under the Taiwan Relations Act. While Taiwan considers itself separate from mainland China with its own democratic government, Beijing, particularly under Xi Jinping, aims to reunify the island, even through force if necessary.

    Moreover, recently it was announced that Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is embarking on a six-day visit to Russia and Belarus, underscoring Beijing's commitment to supporting nations that have faced isolation in the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict.

     

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