Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Saturday, January 13, 2024.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warned that China’s “growing authoritarianism” would not be limited to Taiwan and would pose a challenge “on a global level”.
Raichi was speaking at the annual Ketagalan Forum, which focuses on security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. it Several representatives attended the meeting Countries include the United States, India, Japan, Australia and Canada.
“We are all fully aware that China’s growing authoritarianism will not stop at Taiwan, nor will Taiwan be the only target of China’s economic pressure,” Lai said, Adding that this authoritarianism is becoming “more aggressive”.
“This is now a challenge at a global level,” Lai stressed, calling on countries to cooperate and contain China’s efforts.
His comments come as China has been stepping up military activity in the South China Sea.
“China intends to change the rules-based international order. That is why democracies must unite and take concrete actions,” Taiwan’s president said.
last weekend, China’s Ministry of Transport says it will conduct maritime patrol and law enforcement operations The purpose of the Taiwan Strait is to “enhance traffic management and emergency rescue capabilities.”
In May, after Lai was sworn in, Chinese troops conducted two days of drills around Taiwan This is “punishment” for the island’s “separatist behavior”.
tension between China and the Philippines are also escalating Spent several months in the Spratly Islands. Recently, ships from the two countries collided near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.
After the ship collision, Beijing’s actions drew condemnation from Philippine allies and the United States Reaffirms mutual defense agreement with Philippines.
“Such actions are aimed at intimidating China’s neighbors and undermining regional peace and stability,” Lai said.
China Deny Taiwan election results Jimmy Lai came to power in January, saying the ruling Democratic Progressive Party did not represent mainstream people.
Beijing insists the self-ruled island of Taiwan is part of its territory.
China’s Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.
