Radio Taiwan International
Date: 05 June, 2019
By: Shirley Lin
President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday said Taiwan does not refuse entry to people who
President Tsai Ing-wen (right) (CNA file photo)
support democracy and freedom. Tsai was speaking in light of accusations the Dalai Lama and Uyghur activist Rebiya Kadeer had been denied entry to Taiwan.
The two human rights leaders were supposedly invited to speak at the recent Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum. Tsai said Taiwan welcomes people from friendly countries.
Tsai said, “Taiwan is a democratic country. We would not bar anyone who is like-minded, or anyone connected with or working for democracy and freedom to visit Taiwan. It is true however, that we do not allow people who use force to rule into the country.”
Tsai though denied reports that the government refused entry to both the Dalai Lama and Kadeer due to “technical problems”. [FULL STORY]
