Amid tensions with Taiwan, the Chinese embassy on Friday tried to dictate terms to the Indian press protesting against WION’s interview with Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu. It is not the first time the Chinese embassy has tried to do this.

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Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi had written to the Indian media and called upon them to not refer to Taiwan as a "nation".

After WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma interviewed Taiwan's foreign minister<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-pressure-on-nations-to-not-recognise-taiwan-as-a-country-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336966"> Joseph Wu</a>, the Chinese embassy in a letter to WION said it "seriously violated One-China principle".

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In the letter, the Chinese embassy said: "Strongly protest against WION providing platform for Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority separatist activities disregarding Indian government’s long-standing position," adding,"There is but one China in the world and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China."

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During the interview with WION, the Chinese foreign minister Joseph Wu had said that China puts pressure on other countries to not recognise Taiwan as a country.

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"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," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/indian-films-like-baahubali-dangal-and-hindi-medium-are-very-popular-in-taiwan-joseph-wu-tells-wion-337074">Joseph Wu</a> had told WION in an exclusive interview.

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“China is trying to export its authoritarian order, and Taiwan happens to be on the frontline “, Wu said while asserting that China’s recent display of military might was an attempt to make his country into a "scapegoat for the Chinese government".

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The Chinese embassy in India, however, said that "facts are recognized by UN resolution and constitute the universal consensus of the international community. No matter how DPP authority separatists distort facts and advocate “Taiwan independence", they cannot change the historical and legal facts that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China."

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"All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to One-China policy, which is also Indian government’s official standing," the Chinese embassy said.&nbsp;

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"The United Nations General Assembly adopted at its 26th session Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing the entire people of China. The Resolution, fully demonstrating the One-China principle that the UN is committed to, has solved once and for all the issue of China's representation in the UN politically, de jure and procedure-wise," the letter to WION said.

The Chinese embassy said that "there is no such issue of Taiwan joining the UN", while stating that, "United Nations has reiterated many times that it insists on handling the Taiwan issue in accordance with Resolution 2758."&nbsp;

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"Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the DPP authorities have made reckless political manoeuvres and hyped up Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly. Their real intention is to solicit foreign support and seek independence under the pretext of the pandemic," the Chinese embassy alleged while reiterating that "Taiwan's participation in international organizations including the WHO must be arranged under the One-China principle."

"Under the precondition of One-China principle, China's Central Government has made proper arrangement for the Taiwan region's participation in global health affairs, which ensures that the region can deal with local or global public health emergencies in a timely and effective manner. The Taiwan region is never excluded from the WHO global anti-epidemic system. Starting from Jan 3, 2020, China began sending regular updates about the novel coronavirus to WHO and China's Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions," it said.

"The DPP authorities have no locus standi to claim taking part in so-called international investigation to “hold China accountable," the Chinese embassy maintained.

The letter said the Taiwan "question concerns China's core interests". "We firmly oppose any separatist activities to create the so-called “Taiwan independence,” “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan”."&nbsp;

"Any attempt instigating China's relations with other countries to expand “international space” is doomed to fail. China's Red Line on the Taiwan question cannot be challenged. Achieving China’s complete reunification is the trend of the times and people's aspiration. Any attempt engaging in separatist activities to create "Taiwan independence" will lead to a dead end," it said.

Amid tensions with Taiwan, the Chinese embassy on Friday tried to dictate terms to the Indian press protesting against WION’s interview with Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu.

Amid tensions with Taiwan, the Chinese embassy on Friday tried to dictate terms to the Indian press protesting against WION’s interview with Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu. It is not the first time the Chinese embassy has tried to do this. Also Read: Get lost, says Taiwan after Chinese mission asks Indian media to follow 'One-China' policy Ahead of Taiwan's National Day on October 10, the Chinese mission in Delhi had written to the Indian media and called upon them to not refer to Taiwan as a "nation". After WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma interviewed Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu, the Chinese embassy in a letter to WION said it "seriously violated One-China principle". Watch: In the letter, the Chinese embassy said: "Strongly protest against WION providing platform for Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority separatist activities disregarding Indian government’s long-standing position," adding,"There is but one China in the world and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China." Also Read: China planning to invade Taiwan, says foreign minister Joseph Wu to WION During the interview with WION, the Chinese foreign minister Joseph Wu had said that China puts pressure on other countries to not recognise Taiwan as a country. "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," Joseph Wu had told WION in an exclusive interview. “China is trying to export its authoritarian order, and Taiwan happens to be on the frontline “, Wu said while asserting that China’s recent display of military might was an attempt to make his country into a "scapegoat for the Chinese government". The Chinese embassy in India, however, said that "facts are recognized by UN resolution and constitute the universal consensus of the international community. No matter how DPP authority separatists distort facts and advocate “Taiwan independence", they cannot change the historical and legal facts that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China." EXCLUSIVE| We have no doubt COVID-19 originated in China: Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu "All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honour their commitment to One-China policy, which is also Indian government’s official standing," the Chinese embassy said. "The United Nations General Assembly adopted at its 26th session Resolution 2758, recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing the entire people of China. The Resolution, fully demonstrating the One-China principle that the UN is committed to, has solved once and for all the issue of China's representation in the UN politically, de jure and procedure-wise," the letter to WION said. The Chinese embassy said that "there is no such issue of Taiwan joining the UN", while stating that, "United Nations has reiterated many times that it insists on handling the Taiwan issue in accordance with Resolution 2758." Also Read: China trying to export authoritarianism to distract from domestic issues: Joseph Wu to WION "Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the DPP authorities have made reckless political manoeuvres and hyped up Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly. Their real intention is to solicit foreign support and seek independence under the pretext of the pandemic," the Chinese embassy alleged while reiterating that "Taiwan's participation in international organizations including the WHO must be arranged under the One-China principle." "Under the precondition of One-China principle, China's Central Government has made proper arrangement for the Taiwan region's participation in global health affairs, which ensures that the region can deal with local or global public health emergencies in a timely and effective manner. The Taiwan region is never excluded from the WHO global anti-epidemic system. Starting from Jan 3, 2020, China began sending regular updates about the novel coronavirus to WHO and China's Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions," it said. "The DPP authorities have no locus standi to claim taking part in so-called international investigation to “hold China accountable," the Chinese embassy maintained. The letter said the Taiwan "question concerns China's core interests". "We firmly oppose any separatist activities to create the so-called “Taiwan independence,” “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan”." "Any attempt instigating China's relations with other countries to expand “international space” is doomed to fail. China's Red Line on the Taiwan question cannot be challenged. Achieving China’s complete reunification is the trend of the times and people's aspiration. Any attempt engaging in separatist activities to create "Taiwan independence" will lead to a dead end," it said.

China dictates terms to Indian press, protests WION's interview with Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu - see letter inside

After Taiwan's National Day trended on Indian Twitter a few days back,&nbsp;Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about the growing friendship between the two countries.

Talking about the relationship he said the Taiwan government, since 2016,&nbsp;is looking forward to improving the friendship between the two countries&nbsp;— be it people-to-people relations or trade policies.&nbsp;

In the area of healthcare, agriculture, technical and education exchanges with each other, he has seen "tremendous progress".

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He also talked about the increasing Taiwanese investment in India since 2016. "In 2018, we sealed an agreement with India — a bilateral investment — and that is very important for the bilateral economic relations. And we have seen, Taiwan's investment in India has been increasing."

"The total amount of Taiwanese investment in India now stands around USD2.3 billion and our investment in India has employed roughly 65,000 Indian people; these are good quality jobs and we will continue to do that," he continued.

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Talking about how can the relationship between the two countries be further improved, he said, "If the Indian government is interested in improving the economic and trade relations with Taiwan even further, an FTA or similar to FTA type of arrangement between Taiwan and India will certainly improve our economic relations", hinting towards the world's economic distancing from China.

He also added that many of the Taiwanese investors are now shifting from China to India.

Specifically talking about the increasing semi-conductors industry in Taiwan, he said India is one of the most preferred locations for Taiwan's manufacturers of semi-conductors, "I think there is a natural philosophy that they will go to the places which are the most friendly to them. So, for Taiwan's high-tech industries, to make an investment in the United States or South East Asia or in India as long as they feel that these (countries) are friends and that they can make their investment in a friendly environment, they will go to (those countries). ANd to me, India is a very friendly place where we have the same philosophy and we have the same values."

He also assured that the Taiwanese government will encourage and provide help to the local manufacturers who would want to invest in India. "The government will try to help them to make sure that they can make a profit in India, by speaking with the Indian government about the investment cases."

After Taiwan's National Day trended on Indian Twitter a few days back, Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about the growing friendship between the two countries.

After Taiwan's National Day trended on Indian Twitter a few days back, Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about the growing friendship between the two countries. Talking about the relationship he said the Taiwan government, since 2016, is looking forward to improving the friendship between the two countries — be it people-to-people relations or trade policies. In the area of healthcare, agriculture, technical and education exchanges with each other, he has seen "tremendous progress". Also read| We are protecting freedom and democracy from authoritarianism: Taiwan's foreign minister to WION He also talked about the increasing Taiwanese investment in India since 2016. "In 2018, we sealed an agreement with India — a bilateral investment — and that is very important for the bilateral economic relations. And we have seen, Taiwan's investment in India has been increasing." "The total amount of Taiwanese investment in India now stands around USD2.3 billion and our investment in India has employed roughly 65,000 Indian people; these are good quality jobs and we will continue to do that," he continued. Also read| We have no doubt COVID-19 originated in China: Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu Talking about how can the relationship between the two countries be further improved, he said, "If the Indian government is interested in improving the economic and trade relations with Taiwan even further, an FTA or similar to FTA type of arrangement between Taiwan and India will certainly improve our economic relations", hinting towards the world's economic distancing from China. He also added that many of the Taiwanese investors are now shifting from China to India. Specifically talking about the increasing semi-conductors industry in Taiwan, he said India is one of the most preferred locations for Taiwan's manufacturers of semi-conductors, "I think there is a natural philosophy that they will go to the places which are the most friendly to them. So, for Taiwan's high-tech industries, to make an investment in the United States or South East Asia or in India as long as they feel that these (countries) are friends and that they can make their investment in a friendly environment, they will go to (those countries). ANd to me, India is a very friendly place where we have the same philosophy and we have the same values." He also assured that the Taiwanese government will encourage and provide help to the local manufacturers who would want to invest in India. "The government will try to help them to make sure that they can make a profit in India, by speaking with the Indian government about the investment cases."

'Taiwanese investment generated nearly 65,000 employment in India': Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about an array of things ranging from international recognition of Taiwan, China’s aggression, US support to Taiwan, and the potential friendships for the country.

While speaking about democracy and the need to preserve it, Wu said: “Taiwan is a democracy, and proud to be a democracy… Chinese authoritarianism is trying to make an outward expansion. We protect ourselves, and our sovereignty, and protect our own territory. We are also trying to protect freedom and democracy… from being overrun by authoritarianism”.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-hope-someday-india-sees-value-in-taiwans-global-participation-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336975" hreflang="en">I hope someday India sees value in Taiwan’s global participation: Joseph Wu tells WION</a>

When asked which countries he thinks would stand up for Taiwan, Wu said. “Taiwan is our country. Taiwan government and military has the sole responsibility of defending our own country. We have said it again and again - the government, the people are determined to defend themselves. That is why we spend more on our military, and try to buy more weapons for our own protection. And we try to train our military according to modern principles. This is our way of showing to the international community that Taiwan is determined to protect itself”, he said.

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US has increased its presence in the region, and this is what Wu had to say about it.&nbsp; “If we are not able to protect ourselves, we have no right to ask other countries to provide support to Taiwan… But I do see the United States has been making its presence known in the region. They have shown to other countries in this part of the world that their Navy, and their Air Force is here to deter the aggression.”

Joseph Wu shed light on the need for Taiwan to build more friendships and gather trust in the international community to effectively counter Chinese aggression. “We need to be very careful. We need to build more friendship with other countries, and India is a country we want to be friends with,” Wu said. &nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-pressure-on-nations-to-not-recognise-taiwan-as-a-country-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336966" hreflang="en">China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION</a>

“We want to make friends, and we want to make contributions to the international community so that like-minded countries understand that Taiwan is a force for good in the world”, the leader added.&nbsp;

On the country’s newly found global recognition, Wu said: “We are seeing more and more countries willing to come out and speak for Taiwan. It’s not just the United States or Japan. Now, there are more European countries; Australia, New Zealand, Canada… We have hope Taiwan will become part of the World Health Organization or in the UN system in the future.”

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about an array of things ranging from international recognition of Taiwan, China’s aggression, US support to Taiwan, and the potential friendships for the country.

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about an array of things ranging from international recognition of Taiwan, China’s aggression, US support to Taiwan, and the potential friendships for the country. While speaking about democracy and the need to preserve it, Wu said: “Taiwan is a democracy, and proud to be a democracy… Chinese authoritarianism is trying to make an outward expansion. We protect ourselves, and our sovereignty, and protect our own territory. We are also trying to protect freedom and democracy… from being overrun by authoritarianism”. Also read: I hope someday India sees value in Taiwan’s global participation: Joseph Wu tells WION When asked which countries he thinks would stand up for Taiwan, Wu said. “Taiwan is our country. Taiwan government and military has the sole responsibility of defending our own country. We have said it again and again - the government, the people are determined to defend themselves. That is why we spend more on our military, and try to buy more weapons for our own protection. And we try to train our military according to modern principles. This is our way of showing to the international community that Taiwan is determined to protect itself”, he said. Also read: China trying to export its authoritarianism to distract from domestic issues: Joseph Wu, Taiwan's Foreign Minister tells WION US has increased its presence in the region, and this is what Wu had to say about it. “If we are not able to protect ourselves, we have no right to ask other countries to provide support to Taiwan… But I do see the United States has been making its presence known in the region. They have shown to other countries in this part of the world that their Navy, and their Air Force is here to deter the aggression.” Joseph Wu shed light on the need for Taiwan to build more friendships and gather trust in the international community to effectively counter Chinese aggression. “We need to be very careful. We need to build more friendship with other countries, and India is a country we want to be friends with,” Wu said. Also read: China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION “We want to make friends, and we want to make contributions to the international community so that like-minded countries understand that Taiwan is a force for good in the world”, the leader added. On the country’s newly found global recognition, Wu said: “We are seeing more and more countries willing to come out and speak for Taiwan. It’s not just the United States or Japan. Now, there are more European countries; Australia, New Zealand, Canada… We have hope Taiwan will become part of the World Health Organization or in the UN system in the future.”

We are protecting freedom and democracy from authoritarianism: Taiwan's foreign minister to WION

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s renewed militarism, about the threat to Taiwan, and the country’s participation in global politics.

On which countries he thinks would stand up for Taiwan, Wu said. “Taiwan is our country. Taiwan government and military has the sole responsibility of defending our own country. We have said it again and again - the government, the people are determined to defend themselves. That is why we spend more on our military, and try to buy more weapons for our own protection. And we try to train our military according to modern principles. This is our way of showing to the international community that Taiwan is determined to protect itself”, he said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-pressure-on-nations-to-not-recognise-taiwan-as-a-country-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336966" hreflang="en">China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION</a>

He also shed light on US activities in the region. “If we are not able to protect ourselves, we have no right to ask other countries to provide support to Taiwan… But I do see the United States has been making its presence known in the region. They have shown to other countries in this part of the world that their Navy, and their Air Force is here to deter the aggression.”

On democracy and authoritarianism: “Taiwan is a democracy, and proud to be a democracy… Chinese authoritarianism is trying to make an outward expansion. Under these circumstances, Taiwan is on the front line. We protect ourselves, and our sovereignty, and protect our own territory. We are also trying to protect freedom and democracy… from being overrun by authoritarianism”.&nbsp;

On being caught between US-China: “The US’ relations with Taiwan is independent of other countries… we will continue to improve our relationship with the United States, no matter how US relations with other countries change… We appreciate the fact that the US key decision makers continue to call Taiwan a democratic success story, a reliable partner, and a force for good in the world”.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-trying-to-export-its-authoritarianism-to-distract-from-domestic-issues-joseph-wu-taiwans-foreign-minister-tells-wion-336969" hreflang="en">China trying to export its authoritarianism to distract from domestic issues: Joseph Wu, Taiwan's Foreign Minister tells WION</a>

“We want to make friends, and we want to make contributions to the international community so that like-minded countries understand that Taiwan is a force for good in the world”, the leader added.&nbsp;

Of potential inclusion in the UN, and a more global role for Taiwan, Wu said the following: “We are seeing slight changes, little bit by little bit. We tried to participate in the World Health Organization this year - at the virtual conference in May. We are seeing more and more countries willing to come out and speak for Taiwan. It’s not just the United States or Japan. Now, there are more European countries; Australia, New Zealand, Canada. I hope someday India can also see the value of Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization. We have hope Taiwan will become part of the World Health Organization or in the UN system in the future.”

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s renewed militarism, about the threat to Taiwan, and the country’s participation in global politics.

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s renewed militarism, about the threat to Taiwan, and the country’s participation in global politics. On which countries he thinks would stand up for Taiwan, Wu said. “Taiwan is our country. Taiwan government and military has the sole responsibility of defending our own country. We have said it again and again - the government, the people are determined to defend themselves. That is why we spend more on our military, and try to buy more weapons for our own protection. And we try to train our military according to modern principles. This is our way of showing to the international community that Taiwan is determined to protect itself”, he said. Also read: China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION He also shed light on US activities in the region. “If we are not able to protect ourselves, we have no right to ask other countries to provide support to Taiwan… But I do see the United States has been making its presence known in the region. They have shown to other countries in this part of the world that their Navy, and their Air Force is here to deter the aggression.” On democracy and authoritarianism: “Taiwan is a democracy, and proud to be a democracy… Chinese authoritarianism is trying to make an outward expansion. Under these circumstances, Taiwan is on the front line. We protect ourselves, and our sovereignty, and protect our own territory. We are also trying to protect freedom and democracy… from being overrun by authoritarianism”. On being caught between US-China: “The US’ relations with Taiwan is independent of other countries… we will continue to improve our relationship with the United States, no matter how US relations with other countries change… We appreciate the fact that the US key decision makers continue to call Taiwan a democratic success story, a reliable partner, and a force for good in the world”. Also read: China trying to export its authoritarianism to distract from domestic issues: Joseph Wu, Taiwan's Foreign Minister tells WION “We want to make friends, and we want to make contributions to the international community so that like-minded countries understand that Taiwan is a force for good in the world”, the leader added. Of potential inclusion in the UN, and a more global role for Taiwan, Wu said the following: “We are seeing slight changes, little bit by little bit. We tried to participate in the World Health Organization this year - at the virtual conference in May. We are seeing more and more countries willing to come out and speak for Taiwan. It’s not just the United States or Japan. Now, there are more European countries; Australia, New Zealand, Canada. I hope someday India can also see the value of Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization. We have hope Taiwan will become part of the World Health Organization or in the UN system in the future.”

I hope someday India sees value in Taiwan’s global participation: Joseph Wu tells WION

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s authoritarianism and why recent military threats and skirmishes with its neighbours are a distraction from domestic upheavals brewing within the country.

“China is trying to export its authoritarian order, and Taiwan happens to be on the frontline “, Wu said.&nbsp;

He also alluded to the recent crackdown in Hong Kong within the ambit of the newly formulated laws that seek to police dissent, and the case of Mongolia, where students are being prohibited from learning in their own language.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-puts-pressure-on-nations-to-not-recognise-taiwan-as-a-country-foreign-minister-joseph-wu-tells-wion-336966" hreflang="en">China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION</a>

Calling China’s recent display of military might a “scapegoat”, Wu shed light on why he thinks the communist country is engaging all its enemies at once.

“There is a traditional wisdom about authoritarianism. Whenever they have domestic difficulty, they will try to find a scapegoat outside their country to create crisis to divert domestic attention. And Taiwan may be a very convenient scapegoat for the Chinese government”, he said.

Joseph Wu shed light on the need for Taiwan to build more friendships and gather trust in the international community to effectively counter Chinese aggression. “We need to be very careful. We need to build more friendship with other countries, and India is a country we want to be friends with,” Wu said. &nbsp;

Wu also spoke extensively about problems that Jinping is facing from within. “The first is the trade war between the United States and China, and it’s causing the Chinese economy to slow down… And the second is the pandemic…&nbsp;It’s about the origin of COVID-19, and COVID-19 is causing economic slowdown internationally. China relied on trade with other countries, and it’s causing Chinese economic slowdown also.”

He also spoke about the recent flooding that hit China. “In the last couple of months, there was very serious flooding in the central part moving to the northern part in China.”

On the Chinese leadership and the issues within, this is what Wu had to say:&nbsp;“So a general economic slowdown for an authoritarian country is going to deprive top leadership from legitimacy that the government is able to improve the livelihood of the people”

“It doesn’t seem to me that the leadership is able to control everything. There are other factions and other leaders that may be willing to challenge top leadership.”

On China’s claims of defeating the virus, and normalisation of life, he said - “The Chinese economy might be picking back up from the lowest point when the pandemic is [sic] hitting China very hard… The current growth might not be enough to cover what they have already lost”.

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s authoritarianism and why recent military threats and skirmishes with its neighbours are a distraction from domestic upheavals brewing within the country.

Joseph Wu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of China (Taiwan) spoke to WION about China’s authoritarianism and why recent military threats and skirmishes with its neighbours are a distraction from domestic upheavals brewing within the country. “China is trying to export its authoritarian order, and Taiwan happens to be on the frontline “, Wu said. He also alluded to the recent crackdown in Hong Kong within the ambit of the newly formulated laws that seek to police dissent, and the case of Mongolia, where students are being prohibited from learning in their own language. Also read: China puts pressure on nations to not recognise Taiwan as a country: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu tells WION Calling China’s recent display of military might a “scapegoat”, Wu shed light on why he thinks the communist country is engaging all its enemies at once. “There is a traditional wisdom about authoritarianism. Whenever they have domestic difficulty, they will try to find a scapegoat outside their country to create crisis to divert domestic attention. And Taiwan may be a very convenient scapegoat for the Chinese government”, he said. Joseph Wu shed light on the need for Taiwan to build more friendships and gather trust in the international community to effectively counter Chinese aggression. “We need to be very careful. We need to build more friendship with other countries, and India is a country we want to be friends with,” Wu said. Wu also spoke extensively about problems that Jinping is facing from within. “The first is the trade war between the United States and China, and it’s causing the Chinese economy to slow down… And the second is the pandemic… It’s about the origin of COVID-19, and COVID-19 is causing economic slowdown internationally. China relied on trade with other countries, and it’s causing Chinese economic slowdown also.” He also spoke about the recent flooding that hit China. “In the last couple of months, there was very serious flooding in the central part moving to the northern part in China.” On the Chinese leadership and the issues within, this is what Wu had to say: “So a general economic slowdown for an authoritarian country is going to deprive top leadership from legitimacy that the government is able to improve the livelihood of the people” “It doesn’t seem to me that the leadership is able to control everything. There are other factions and other leaders that may be willing to challenge top leadership.” On China’s claims of defeating the virus, and normalisation of life, he said - “The Chinese economy might be picking back up from the lowest point when the pandemic is [sic] hitting China very hard… The current growth might not be enough to cover what they have already lost”.

China trying to export its authoritarianism to distract from domestic issues: Joseph Wu, Taiwan's Foreign Minister tells WION

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