Tensions over democratically governed Taiwan spike over the past three years as Beijing ramps up diplomatic and military pressure to get Taipei to accept Chinese sovereignty.
Taiwan will not allow “repeated provocations” from China, the island’s defense minister said on Tuesday, March 7, as China’s foreign minister said Taiwan was the “first red line” that must not be crossed in Sino-US relations.
Speaking to reporters at parliament, Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said he was not aware of a planned meeting between Tsai and McCarthy. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it will make an announcement at an appropriate time about any foreign travel for the president but that it had nothing to announce for the time being. McCarthy has also not confirmed a meeting with Tsai.
“No one should ever underestimate the firm resolve strong will and great capability of the Chinese government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
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