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Denmark draws China ire for inviting Taiwan leader to speak at democracy summit
Sun Online Desk
13th May, 2021 03:42:47
Denmark s foreign minister defended democratic values alongside Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, drawing criticism from China which considers fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan its sacred territory.
China has never renounced the use of force to ensure eventual unification with Taiwan, an island it views as a breakaway province. Denmark and all but a handful of countries recognise Beijing over Taipei as part of Beijing s one China policy.
In recent months, China has also stepped up military activities near Taiwan.
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, who said he was preparing a new value-based foreign policy and security strategy, denounced as deplorable recent sanctions imposed by China against the EU.
Denmark draws China ire for inviting Taiwan leader to speak at democracy summit
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and others pose for photos in front of the newly launched coast guard flagship Chiayi in Kaohsiung, Taiwan April 29, 2021. REUTERS/Yimou Lee reuters tickers
This content was published on May 10, 2021 - 15:52
May 10, 2021 - 15:52
By Nikolaj Skydsgaard
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark s foreign minister defended democratic values alongside Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, drawing criticism from China which considers fiercely democratic, self-ruled Taiwan its sacred territory.
China has never renounced the use of force to ensure eventual unification with Taiwan, an island it views as a breakaway province. Denmark and all but a handful of countries recognise Beijing over Taipei as part of Beijing s one China policy.