2024-01-13 20:27:17
We knew the presidential vote on this Saturday was crucial for the future of Taiwan, and Lai Chang-te’s victory confirms the precarious position of the island. China, hostile to the pro-independence positions of the elected president, immediately reacted by asserting that it was opposed to “separatist activities” and “foreign interference”. The vote “will not hinder the inevitable trend of reunification with China,” said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Chinese office responsible for relations with Taiwan, quoted by the Xinhua news agency.
While China has increased military threats near Taiwan in 2023, the island hopes to be able to count on its American ally to preserve its autonomy. But Joe Biden’s response is undoubtedly much colder than Taipei’s hopes. “We do not support independence,” said the American president. The United States does not officially recognize Taiwan as a state and considers the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government, under Beijing’s “one China” policy to maintain diplomatic and trade ties.
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