Reported 11 months ago
On June 24, 2024, China announced severe punishments for Taiwan independence advocates, including the possibility of a death penalty. President Tsai Ing-wen responded, stating that democracy is not a crime, but authoritarianism is. She emphasized that China has no power to sanction the Taiwanese people for their beliefs, and urged China to acknowledge the existence of the Republic of China and engage in dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected government to avoid further estrangement between the two sides. International support for Taiwan is growing, with the US reaffirming its support for Taiwan's expanded international participation. Critics see China's actions as an attempt to intimidate Taiwan, similar to its version of the National Security Law. Taiwan's volleyball team's participation in the U20 Asian Championship was canceled due to China's objections, while Tsai Ing-wen visited Haiti and Saint Kitts and Nevis, enhancing Taiwan's diplomatic efforts.
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