The China Post
Date: December 22, 2016
By: Stephanie Chao and Yuan-Ming Chiao

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu called on the Tsai

Kuomintang Lawmakers speak at a press conference calling for Tsai administration to wake upto the threat of continuing diplomatic isolation after Sao Tome and Principe cut ties, in Taipei, Wednesday. (CNA)

administration to “wake up” to the threat of continuing diplomatic isolation after Sao Tome and Principe cut diplomatic ties.

“We hope the government can be more clear headed, wake up to these events and exercise more wisdom in order to ensure the safety of its citizens and the country’s future,” Hung said during an impromptu media call before the party’s weekly central standing committee meeting.

KMT legislators expressed concern that Wednesday’s incident could trigger a domino effect of countries switching recognition to Beijing, urging the government to reevaluate its current position on cross-strait relations.    [FULL STORY]