Oceania | Diplomacy | Oceania Although the Australian government avoided any direct contact with the foreign minister, it undoubtedly paid close attention to what he said at a talk this week in Melbourne. Advertisement On Monday night, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu delivered a talk at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Due to Taiwan’s unique status in international affairs, … Read more
Advertisement Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu didn’t mince his words when asked about any potential conflict with China in early May. “We think that war can be avoided … and we’re trying to work together to prevent war from happening,” he said. “We will not provoke a conflict between Taiwan and China … Taiwan is … Read more
Advertisement Taiwan intends to fight for itself in any armed conflict with China and is unclear as to what countries might stand beside it, the self-governing island’s foreign minister said. China claims Taiwan as its own territory, to be brought under its control by force if necessary, and concerns are rising about a possible armed … Read more