Ready for some geo-political drama? 🎭 The Chinese mainland’s embassy in London just dropped a fiery statement after former UK PM Boris Johnson reportedly jetted off to Taiwan. Here’s the lowdown:
- Strong Objection: The embassy “strongly opposes any visit to Taiwan by British politicians under any pretext.”
- Territorial Stance: It reiterated that “Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese mainland’s territory” and that Taiwan affairs are purely internal.
- Warning: They warned against emboldening “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and stressed that interfering in these affairs threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait.
In a nutshell, the Chinese mainland is drawing a hard line: visits to Taiwan by foreign politicians = no-go 🚫. For many in South and Southeast Asia, this echoes past showdowns over the island’s status.
What’s next? Will more Western leaders rethink their Taiwan trips, or double down? Share your thoughts below! 👇
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
