Taiwan Foreign Min Wu urges countries to 'think twice' before becoming reliant on China

Foreign Minister of Taiwan Joseph Wu has encourd European Union nations and or countries to think twice before becoming too ecomically and politically reliant on China, in an interview with US-funded Rio Free Europe in Prague on October 27. Wu also said that if any country thinks y are dependent on China, ir foreign policy can become skewed and if y believe ir actions or policies are dependent on China, y must be conservative.

In face of rising military threats from China, European Union has pledged its support for Taiwan. Days after EU reaffirmed its support for Taiwan, Wu proceeded on a trip to Europe. According to Toronto-based research tank IFFRAS, minister's trip to Europe conveyed a clear mess that EU is standing with United States, Japan and Australia, which have been attempting to corner China on a slew of concerns including human rights breaches and territorial expansions.

China's expanding military incursions have been criticised by Western democracies

China's expanding military incursions in region have been criticised by Western democracies. According to think tank, EU's intervention has put a stumbling block in Beijing's plans to annex Taiwan. EU hinted at a shift in policy towards Beijing a few weeks ago when European Commission Executive Vice-President Margre Vestr expressed solidarity with Lithuania, saying that EU will continue to push back against se attempts and opt appropriate tools, such as anti-coercion instrument, currently under preparation.

In light of China's increased military activity in Taiwan Strait, Vestr has expressed alarm about potential threats to Europe's security and prosperity. She was quoted by IFFRAS as saying that  Europeans have an interest in maintaining status quo in Taiwan Strait and y will continue to voice ir concerns in interaction with China and step up coordination with like-minded partners such as G7.

Beijing continues to claim sovereignty over Taiwan

Despite fact that two sides have been ruled separately for almost seven deces, Beijing continues to claim sovereignty over Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday stated that Taiwan has alternative destiny but reunification with China and that it has international legal position or than that of a Chinese province.

(With Inputs from ANI)

Im: AP