<p>In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said China put pressure on other countries to not recognise Taiwan as a country.<br />
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<p>After being asked that China doesn't recognise you as a foreign minister of a country and put pressure on other countries to do the same he said that "Countries call me 'Minister&nbsp;Wu' but there shouldn’t be any problem addressing us as a country. But most of the country in the world are interacting with us and they recognise me as a Foreign Minister of Taiwan."</p>

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<p>Talking about the confrontation at Fiji Chinese diplomats he said that On October 8th people in our Fiji office was celebrating our national day and Chinese people went overboard and one of our colleagues got injured. This act created a wave of national anger in our country. We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in Fiji by China’s diplomats.</p>

<p>"National Day is the most important day for Taiwan, but the Chinese were trying to resort to physical violence to stop us from celebrating, and that is totally unacceptable," Foreign Minister said.</p>

<p>On the question of further threats like Fiji attack by the Chinese officials, he said that Chinese diplomat trying to pressure the host countries not to do something with Taiwan, in case of India Chinese diplomats were issuing orders to the Indian press not to report Taiwan National Day. But we don’t see the similar threats in India we have very good relations with the vibrant democracy India.</p>

<p>On the issue of China's preparation for a possible military invasion of Taiwan, he said that not only China is positioning missiles but also they have increased their land and air military activities and this is an alarming situation. China is not hiding its intention, we are also beefing our military capabilities and garner support from several countries.</p>

<p>China seems to be expanding its force of authoritarianism inside and outside China they are trying to prevent Mongolians to learn their traditional language.</p>

<p>On August 26 China passed a law to sideline teaching in the Mongolian language in the region of Inner Mongolia (also referred to as Southern Mongolia).</p>

<p>Joseph Wu said that whenever there is a domestic problem in China, they would try to find a scapegoat to divert attention and Taiwan is an easy scapegoat and we need to be careful we want to be friends with India.</p>

<p>According to the sources, Beijing is replacing its old DF-11s and DF-15s and deploying its most advanced hypersonic missile DF-17 in China's southeast coastal region.</p>

<p>China in recent years has also increased military drills around Taiwan, with almost 40 Chinese warplanes crossing the median line between the mainland and Taiwan on September 18-19 -- one of several sorties the island's President Tsai Ing-wen called a "threat of force.<br />
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In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said China put pressure on other countries to not recognise Taiwan as a country.

In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said China put pressure on other countries to not recognise Taiwan as a country. Also Read: Taiwan diplomat hospitalised after a scuffle with Chinese diplomats in Fiji After being asked that China doesn't recognise you as a foreign minister of a country and put pressure on other countries to do the same he said that "Countries call me 'Minister Wu' but there shouldn’t be any problem addressing us as a country. But most of the country in the world are interacting with us and they recognise me as a Foreign Minister of Taiwan." #StraightTalk | "National Day is the most important day for Taiwan, but the Chinese were trying to resort to physical violence to stop us from celebrating, and that is totally unacceptable," Foreign Minister #JosephWu tells @palkisu on the attack on Taiwan official in Fiji pic.twitter.com/IqA3YW1weJ — WION (@WIONews) October 21, 2020 × Talking about the confrontation at Fiji Chinese diplomats he said that On October 8th people in our Fiji office was celebrating our national day and Chinese people went overboard and one of our colleagues got injured. This act created a wave of national anger in our country. We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in Fiji by China’s diplomats. "National Day is the most important day for Taiwan, but the Chinese were trying to resort to physical violence to stop us from celebrating, and that is totally unacceptable," Foreign Minister said. On the question of further threats like Fiji attack by the Chinese officials, he said that Chinese diplomat trying to pressure the host countries not to do something with Taiwan, in case of India Chinese diplomats were issuing orders to the Indian press not to report Taiwan National Day. But we don’t see the similar threats in India we have very good relations with the vibrant democracy India. On the issue of China's preparation for a possible military invasion of Taiwan, he said that not only China is positioning missiles but also they have increased their land and air military activities and this is an alarming situation. China is not hiding its intention, we are also beefing our military capabilities and garner support from several countries. China seems to be expanding its force of authoritarianism inside and outside China they are trying to prevent Mongolians to learn their traditional language. On August 26 China passed a law to sideline teaching in the Mongolian language in the region of Inner Mongolia (also referred to as Southern Mongolia). Joseph Wu said that whenever there is a domestic problem in China, they would try to find a scapegoat to divert attention and Taiwan is an easy scapegoat and we need to be careful we want to be friends with India. According to the sources, Beijing is replacing its old DF-11s and DF-15s and deploying its most advanced hypersonic missile DF-17 in China's southeast coastal region. China in recent years has also increased military drills around Taiwan, with almost 40 Chinese warplanes crossing the median line between the mainland and Taiwan on September 18-19 -- one of several sorties the island's President Tsai Ing-wen called a "threat of force. (With inputs from agencies)

China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION

<p>In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/taiwans-new-envoy-to-india-arrives-in-the-country-336607">Taiwan's</a> foreign minister Joseph Wu said China may invade the country while adding that the Xi regime is trying to destabilize the region.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-diplomat-hospitalised-after-scuffle-with-chinese-diplomats-in-fiji-336351">Also Read:&nbsp;Taiwan diplomat hospitalised after scuffle with Chinese diplomats in Fiji</a></p>

<p>Joseph Wu asserted that Taiwan can defend itself while stating that he believed the US will come to its aid in case <a href="China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan, deploy hypersonic missile">China</a> attacks.</p>

<p>Taiwan's foreign minister's comments come amid the country's deteriorating relations with China over the past few months. The Taiwan government had said recently that a diplomat was hospitalized after a scuffle with two Chinese diplomats who tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji during <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-china-calls-it-undermining-peace-335434">National Day</a> celebrations.</p>

<p>The diplomat received head injuries during the scuffle as Fiji&nbsp;police officials forced the Chinese diplomats from the office. The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations.</p>

<p>Taiwan later said it will not be intimidated by China's "hooligan" officials while condemning the "irrational acts" by the Chinese diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries.</p>

<p>Chinese officials, however, said that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politician were present at the event.</p>

<p>Earlier in the month, Chinese jets had made repeated incursion into Taiwan's airspace as the National Day approached which was widely criticised by Tsai Ing-wen's government.</p>

<p>During a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said: I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," &nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech.government.</p>

<p>"I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," &nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen added.<br />
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In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said China may invade the country while adding that the Xi regime is trying to destabilize the region.

In an exclusive interview with WION'S Executive Editor Palki Sharma, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said China may invade the country while adding that the Xi regime is trying to destabilize the region. Also Read: Taiwan diplomat hospitalised after scuffle with Chinese diplomats in Fiji Joseph Wu asserted that Taiwan can defend itself while stating that he believed the US will come to its aid in case China attacks. Taiwan's foreign minister's comments come amid the country's deteriorating relations with China over the past few months. The Taiwan government had said recently that a diplomat was hospitalized after a scuffle with two Chinese diplomats who tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji during National Day celebrations. The diplomat received head injuries during the scuffle as Fiji police officials forced the Chinese diplomats from the office. The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations. Taiwan later said it will not be intimidated by China's "hooligan" officials while condemning the "irrational acts" by the Chinese diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Chinese officials, however, said that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politician were present at the event. Earlier in the month, Chinese jets had made repeated incursion into Taiwan's airspace as the National Day approached which was widely criticised by Tsai Ing-wen's government. During a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said: I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech.government. "I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," President Tsai Ing-wen added.

China planning to invade Taiwan, says foreign minister Joseph Wu to WION

<p>According to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-china-calls-it-undermining-peace-335434">Taiwan's </a>foreign ministry, one of its diplomat&nbsp;had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office&nbsp;in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-forces-prepare-for-possible-military-invasion-of-taiwan-deploy-hypersonic-missile-336157">Also Read:&nbsp;China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan, deploy hypersonic missile</a></p>

<p>Taiwan's ministry said Fiji police forced the Chinese diplomats from its office. Two Chinese diplomats had reportedly stormed into the building on October 8 evening during Taiwan's National Day reception.</p>

<p>The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-moves-forward-on-three-arms-sales-to-taiwan-china-says-will-make-necessary-response-334859">Taiwan </a>deputy foreign minister Henry Tseng told Parliament that it condemned "irrational acts" by the <a href="Chinese">Chinese</a> diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries.</p>

<p>The Chinese east Asia and Pacific affairs department, however, added that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politicians were present at the event. The Chinese department said that there were injuries on both sides.</p>

<p>Relations between the two countries was on the edge earlier this month as Taiwan celebrated its National Day amid repeated incursion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/national-day-row-chinese-y-8-asw-aircraft-enters-taiwan-air-space-334300">Chinese jets</a> into Taiwan's airspace. &nbsp;China considers Taiwan as a reneged province which it intends to unite with the mainland.</p>

<p>In a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said that the international community was concerned over "expanding hegemony" of China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," &nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech.</p>

<p>"We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," President Tsai added.<br />
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<p>Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it called “provocative wolf warrior diplomacy” as a violation of rule of law and civilized behavior.</p>

<p>The ministry tweeted that&nbsp;We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #FijiFlag of Fiji by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #TaiwanFlag of Taiwan is a force for good in the world &amp; we won't be intimidated. JW</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fiji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fiji</a>🇫🇯 by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a>'s uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TaiwanNationalDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TaiwanNationalDay</a> everywhere, every year. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Taiwan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Taiwan</a>🇹🇼 is a force for good in the world &amp; we won't be intimidated. JW</p>
— 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/1318148247190302720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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According to Taiwan's foreign ministry, one of its diplomat had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries.

According to Taiwan's foreign ministry, one of its diplomat had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries. Also Read: China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan, deploy hypersonic missile Taiwan's ministry said Fiji police forced the Chinese diplomats from its office. Two Chinese diplomats had reportedly stormed into the building on October 8 evening during Taiwan's National Day reception. The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations. Taiwan deputy foreign minister Henry Tseng told Parliament that it condemned "irrational acts" by the Chinese diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The Chinese east Asia and Pacific affairs department, however, added that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politicians were present at the event. The Chinese department said that there were injuries on both sides. Relations between the two countries was on the edge earlier this month as Taiwan celebrated its National Day amid repeated incursion of Chinese jets into Taiwan's airspace. China considers Taiwan as a reneged province which it intends to unite with the mainland. In a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said that the international community was concerned over "expanding hegemony" of China. "I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech. "We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," President Tsai added. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it called “provocative wolf warrior diplomacy” as a violation of rule of law and civilized behavior. The ministry tweeted that We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #FijiFlag of Fiji by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #TaiwanFlag of Taiwan is a force for good in the world & we won't be intimidated. JW We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #Fiji🇫🇯 by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #Taiwan🇹🇼 is a force for good in the world & we won't be intimidated. JW — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) October 19, 2020 ×

Taiwan diplomat hospitalised after scuffle with Chinese diplomats in Fiji

<p>As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-is-trying-to-wear-out-taiwans-air-force-by-incursions-says-defence-minister-334046">Taiwan </a>celebrated its National Day on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said that one Chinese PLA Y-8 ASW aircraft entered the&nbsp;southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).</p>

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<p>The defence ministry said it deployed patrolling aircraft and air defence missile systems to monitor the aircraft's activity.</p>

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<p>"No matter what happened, we keep guard and protect our country day and night," the defence ministry said in a statement. Taiwan's defence ministry had said earlier that Chinese jets had entered Taiwan's air defence zone for the seventh time this month and the fourth day inside a week.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, President Tsai Ing-wen while speaking on Taiwan's National Day said: "I am also aware that the leader across the Strait (Xi) has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," the Taiwan president added.</p>

<p>President Tsai Ing-wen asserted that the international community was concerned about the "expanding hegemony" of China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations... we are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue," she said.</p>


As Taiwan celebrated its National Day on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said that one Chinese PLA Y-8 ASW aircraft entered the southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

As Taiwan celebrated its National Day on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said that one Chinese PLA Y-8 ASW aircraft entered the southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ). Watch: The defence ministry said it deployed patrolling aircraft and air defence missile systems to monitor the aircraft's activity. One PLA Y-8 ASW aircraft entered #Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ on Oct. 10, the flight path as illustrated. #ROCAF deployed patrolling aircraft and air defense missile systems to monitor the activity. No matter what happened, we keep #guard and #protectourcountry day and night. pic.twitter.com/JW6GTFNb9v — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) October 10, 2020 × Also Read: Taiwan releases new passport design to assert independent identity "No matter what happened, we keep guard and protect our country day and night," the defence ministry said in a statement. Taiwan's defence ministry had said earlier that Chinese jets had entered Taiwan's air defence zone for the seventh time this month and the fourth day inside a week. #HappyNationalDay. As an #IndoPacific region member, we are not only determined to defend our country, but will continue to contribute towards keeping the region safe, peaceful and free. #ROCArmedForces #Taiwan pic.twitter.com/q6HBzffQMp — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) October 10, 2020 × Meanwhile, President Tsai Ing-wen while speaking on Taiwan's National Day said: "I am also aware that the leader across the Strait (Xi) has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change." "We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," the Taiwan president added. President Tsai Ing-wen asserted that the international community was concerned about the "expanding hegemony" of China. "As long as the Beijing authorities are willing to resolve antagonisms and improve cross-strait relations... we are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue," she said.

National Day row: Chinese Y-8 ASW aircraft enters Taiwan air space