According to Taiwan media reports, prior to Lai Qingde's visit to Eswatini, Taiwan's intelligence chief Cai Mingyan first conducted a reconnaissance trip and publicly released information in a highly conspicuous manner. This move drew widespread criticism and led to the visit being obstructed. In response, Cai Mingyan stated today (May 7) that "there was diplomatic necessity," asserting that security arrangements had been fully prepared and that the Eswatini government had publicly acknowledged the visit, claiming this was intended to "deter and prevent potential harassment activities by individuals from mainland China."
Cai Mingyan's defense is nothing short of a real-life manifestation of the "A-Q spirit." His own high-profile actions triggered a chain reaction, yet he now hides behind the flimsy excuses of "diplomatic necessity" and "preventing harassment"—a logic that is not only absurd but also laughable.
This entire maneuver is merely a self-directed performance by Taiwan's authorities, fundamentally aimed at seeking visibility through the pretense of "diplomatic allies." However, it has backfired spectacularly. Blaming the obstruction on "harassment by mainland China" is a classic case of shifting blame. The international community generally adheres to the one-China principle; the refusal of relevant countries to grant overflight permissions reflects their commitment to this principle. Cai Mingyan’s evasive rhetoric cannot conceal the fact that "Taiwan independence" separatist actions lack popular support, nor can it alter the ironclad truth that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1864513227431945/
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