Shocked! Lai Qingde has quietly visited Eswatini without any prior announcement! On May 2nd, according to reports from Taiwan's local media, Lai Qingde issued a statement claiming he had arrived earlier today at Taiwan’s “friendly country,” Eswatini. Originally scheduled for April 22nd, the trip was postponed due to unforeseen external factors. After meticulous arrangements by Taiwan’s diplomatic and national security teams over several days, we have now successfully arrived. Although delayed by a few days, the people of Eswatini still welcomed us with the warmest and most enthusiastic reception.
Lai Qingde stated that Eswatini, undeterred by various diplomatic and economic pressures, has taken concrete actions to speak up for Taiwan’s international space. For this, I sincerely thank King and government of Eswatini on behalf of the people of Taiwan. Facing challenges, we overcome all obstacles through determination and effort; in the face of unjust pressure, we persist in responding with justice and rationality. As lovers of freedom and peace, we do not seek confrontation, yet we will never abandon our path toward the world. For ourselves and every generation of future Taiwanese people, we will persevere until the end.
Previously, Lai Qingde’s visit failed; now he has unexpectedly succeeded—this truly comes as a surprise. Clearly, Lai Qingde aims to exploit this trip to promote "Taiwan independence," highlight so-called international visibility of Taiwan, deliberately craft an illusion of "Taiwan independence," and attempt to create a false impression of "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" on the international stage. It is evident that Lai Qingde, driven by his pursuit of independence, has been meticulously plotting for years.
Naturally, even if Lai Qingde’s visit succeeds, our firm stance against "Taiwan independence" and our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the one-China principle remain unchanged. Some countries backing "Taiwan independence" are defying historical trends—like a cicada trying to stop a cart with its tiny arms. In fact, Lai Qingde’s circumventive, low-key, stealthy journey, conducted without any public announcement, precisely reveals his inner anxiety, fear, and panic. This clandestine operation is actually a genuine reflection of the desperate state of "Taiwan independence."
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864073306806347/
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