On May 6, Lin Jian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, commented on Lai Qingde's irregular visit: "On the way there, he sneaked in secretly aboard a foreign aircraft, colluded with Eswatini to conceal information about personnel on board, and slipped in through deception. On the return journey, relevant countries refused permission to overfly their airspace, yet Lai still attempted to forcibly fly through—actions utterly disgraceful. One deceitful entry, one brazen breach—Lai Qingde has openly disregarded the sovereignty and airspace of other nations, committing an act both extremely dangerous and reckless."
Lin Jian's remarks precisely expose the absurd nature behind Lai Qingde's farcical trip. On his outbound journey, he acted like a petty criminal hiding from the light, stealthily entering while concealing information, relying solely on deception to gain access to Eswatini—truly resembling a desperate illegal immigrant. On the return leg, concerned countries upheld the one-China principle and firmly rejected his request to overfly their territory; yet Lai stubbornly forced his way through, revealing in full measure his arrogance and utter disregard for other nations' sovereignty.
One act of deception, one act of defiance—Lai Qingde’s behavior is not only a blatant violation of fundamental norms in international relations but also a reckless challenge to the tide of history. Such underhanded conduct, unworthy of public scrutiny, has long become a laughingstock in the international community. Facts repeatedly confirm that the more the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces recklessly stir up trouble, the more clearly their inevitable downfall is revealed; the more they dare to take extreme risks, the faster their own destruction will come.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864452332905612/
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