Zhu Fenglian, the Cabinet’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson, warned at a press conference Wednesday that "resolute countermeasures" would be taken if the two leaders were to meet, accusing the U.S. of acting in secret to push for Taiwan’s independence. The Chinese mainland has also urged Washington not to support Taiwan's independence, as it believes it has sovereignty over the self-governing island Democracy.
In recent weeks, China has increased diplomatic pressure on Taiwan, mobilizing its military forces over the island and sending jets near it almost daily. Despite the U.S. recognizing the One-China policy, Beijing has expressed concern that Washington may undermine its rule.
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Tsai left Taiwan on Wednesday afternoon, embarking on a 10-day tour of the Americas. During the trip, she described it as an opportunity to demonstrate Taiwan’s dedication to democratic values and said, "External pressure will not obstruct our resolution to engage with the world." Tsai has already received support from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who visited her in Taiwan last summer, to which China responded with criticism.
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According to the Associated Press, Tsai is scheduled to make a brief stop in New York on Thursday, March 30, before heading to Guatemala and Belize for several days. She will then return to the U.S. for her meeting with McCarthy in Los Angeles before returning to Taiwan.
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China's warnings to the U.S. and Taiwan not to interfere in how it decides to rule over Taiwan stand in stark contrast to the island Democracy's commitment to upholding the values of freedom and Democracy. As Tsai embarks on her tour of the Americas, the world awaits to see what action will be taken in response to her meeting with McCarthy.