In a firm statement issued on Saturday, a Chinese mainland spokesperson strongly criticized Lai Ching-te, the leader of the Taiwan region, for his recent covert diplomatic visit to Eswatini. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, labeled Lai a 'complete troublemaker' for his persistent advocacy of 'Taiwan independence.'
The controversy stems from Lai's secretive journey, which reportedly involved using an Eswatini aircraft after several countries refused clearance for his charter flight. This maneuver occurred even as the Taiwan region was recovering from a recent earthquake, drawing further criticism.
Chen Binhua reiterated that adherence to the one-China principle is the shared aspiration of the international community and an unstoppable historical trend. He dismissed Lai's so-called 'diplomatic achievements' as 'petty tricks' that only make him a 'laughingstock to the world.'
The spokesperson emphasized that the historical trend toward China's national reunification is inevitable and cannot be halted by separatist actions. This latest incident highlights the ongoing tensions in cross-strait relations and the broader international consensus regarding the one-China principle.
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Mainland spokesperson slams Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini
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