Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-07-26

Premier William Lai is condemning China’s suppression of Taiwan in the

Premier William Lai is condemning China’s suppression of Taiwan in the international arena. (CNA file photo)

international arena. Taiwan’s right to host the 2019 East Asian Youth Games has been canceled by the East Asian Olympic Committee due to interference from China.

Premier Lai condemned China’s actions on Thursday. Lai said, “This barbaric behavior is aimed at suppressing the government and the spirit of the people and to force Taiwan to accept the One China principle. This will not succeed and will only cause a backlash from Taiwan. It will cause Taiwan to be more united and the international society to be more cautious about China. China’s suppression will only have the opposite effect. It will not be effective and will bring more difficulties to China.”

The foreign ministry is also calling on nations to stand up for Taiwan’s dignity. In April, China sent a letter to 44 global airlines demanding that they do not list Taiwan as a country on their destination list. Many of these companies have given in to Beijing and changed Taiwan’s name.
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