Anwar says Taiwan part of China & he would also use force to protect M'sia's unity
Anwar was commended by China, but Taiwan has refuted his remarks, saying they threaten regional peace and stability.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made headlines by stating that Taiwan is part of China and that he would use force to protect the nation's unity. The comments, made in an interview with Al Jazeera on August 16, drew both praise from China and criticism from Taiwan. In the interview, Anwar said, "I see Taiwan as part of China, period...
It is one China. It's accepted by all." When asked about Taiwanese people's desire for democracy, Anwar said he felt empathy for many issues but argued that supporting Taiwan's independence is seen as condoning an attempt to break up an independent country. He also stated that if a province in China decided to break away, he would use force to protect Malaysia's unity.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Anwar's stance, emphasizing the importance of the "one-China principle" and warning that it would not be shaken. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Anwar's remarks, saying they imply Taiwan is a province seeking separation from China and legitimizing China's use of force to achieve reunification.
The ministry stressed that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent country, and that Malaysia, as a democracy, should uphold principles of freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.
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