Chinese officials are strongly opposing the interference the U.S. is making in the Taiwan presidential election.
The United States is planning to pay a visit to Taiwan after their presidential election which China opposes. (Photo: INSS)
An Issue With The Upcoming Taiwan Presidential Election
China has condemned the United States for discussing the upcoming Taiwan presidential election and proposing a visit to the island after the vote. Chinese officials strongly oppose American interference in the Taiwan presidential election and warn against damaging China-US relations.
The US plans to send an unofficial delegation during the Taiwan presidential election. This move of interfering with the Taiwan presidential election could impact the island’s relationship with Beijing. Taiwan is a disputed territory, with China claiming it as a rebellious province.
According to a published article by The Telegraph, the two main candidates for the Taiwan presidential election are William Lai and Hou Yu-ih, with Lai advocating for Taiwan’s independence and Hou emphasizing Taiwan-China relations.
China has criticized Lai and portrayed the Taiwan presidential election as a choice between war and peace.
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister urges China to stop interfering in other countries’ elections such as the Taiwan presidential election and focus on its affairs.
A Potential Obstacle
In a published article by Devdiscourse, the upcoming elections in Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, are seen as a potential obstacle to the Biden administration’s goal of stabilizing relations with China.
These interactions aim to shield the U.S.-China relationship from any negative impact that may arise from the Taiwan elections.
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