It is only a matter of time before China makes its move on Taiwan. To act soon, while Biden is in office is of the highest priority. Having a bribed POTUS makes their actions quite easy.
The Taiwanese government heightened its travel advisory for China on Thursday, urging citizens to avoid visiting unless it is absolutely essential. This recommendation extends to Hong Kong and Macau, both administered by China. The advisory follows a stark warning from Beijing last week that it might impose capital punishment on staunch proponents of Taiwan’s independence.
Taiwan’s government raised its travel warning for China on June 27, telling its citizens not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a threat from Beijing last week to execute those deemed ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence supporters.#Taiwan #China pic.twitter.com/UHJ3P12ZMb
— Radio Free Asia (@RadioFreeAsia) June 27, 2024
Liang Wen-chieh, a spokesperson for Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, highlighted this during a press briefing in Taipei. He noted that the escalation is a response to recent threats from China, which strongly opposes Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, labeling him a separatist. This antipathy was underscored by military exercises initiated by China following President Lai’s inauguration.
Beijing’s latest legislative adjustments include severe penalties, up to and including death, for those they classify as extreme separatists, a move that has escalated tensions significantly. These developments have not only drawn sharp criticism from Taiwan’s leadership but also from international actors like the United States.
TAIWAN WARNS CITIZENS TO AVOID TRAVEL TO CHINA
Thursday, Taiwan’s government raised its travel warning for China saying that citizens should not travel to the country unless absolutely necessary. The warnings also extend to Hong Kong and Macau.
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Liang explained that the travel advisory aims to safeguard Taiwanese nationals by making them aware of the risks, though it stops short of a full travel ban. “If it is not necessary to go, then don’t,” he advised, indicating that the primary goal is the safety of Taiwan’s citizens rather than a retaliatory measure.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has yet to comment on these developments. However, when queried about the potential fear these guidelines could instill among the Taiwanese, the office defended them as targeting only a small faction of hardcore separatists.
Taiwan’s govt raises travel warning for China on Thursday, telling its citizens not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a threat from Beijing last week to execute those deemed “diehard” Taiwan independence supporters. pic.twitter.com/1vNsyumBpr
— DD India (@DDIndialive) June 27, 2024
Amid these warnings, China continues to assert that it will pursue Taiwanese separatists globally, despite lacking legal authority in Taiwan and unclear means of enforcing such actions internationally. On the question of extraditing Taiwanese accused of separatism, Liang remarked that while most developed nations would likely refuse cooperation, the possibility of some countries acquiescing cannot be dismissed entirely.
Despite the tensions, President Lai remains open to dialogue with China, firmly rejecting any claims of Beijing’s sovereignty over Taiwan and asserting that the future of Taiwan should be decided solely by its people.
Major Points
- Taiwan raised its travel advisory for China, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel following Beijing’s threats against Taiwan independence supporters.
- The advisory also applies to the Chinese-administered regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
- China’s recent legislative changes include severe penalties for declared separatists, escalating tensions with Taiwan and drawing international criticism.
- Taiwanese spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh emphasized the advisory is for safety and is not a travel ban, amid concerns over China’s capability to enforce its laws internationally.
- Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te remains open to dialogue, rejecting Beijing’s sovereignty claims and affirming that Taiwan’s future is to be decided by its people.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
