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Reporter Chen Zhengyu / Taipei Report
On the 8th, two Chinese diplomats tried to break into our representative office in Fiji at the National Day cocktail party. When they were blocked, they jolted, causing our staff to suffer a slight concussion. The Chinese Embassy countered our active verbal provocation and physical conflict. China The Foreign Ministry also stated that “Taiwan has no diplomats.” In response, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ou Jiang’an responded today (19) to refute and condemn: “China’s wolf war diplomacy has sparked widespread resentment in the international community and calls on the Ministry of China’s Foreign Relations to conduct a thorough self-examination. “
▲ In response to Zhao Lijian (left), Ou Jiangan (right) asked the Chinese Foreign Ministry to conduct an in-depth self-examination. (Combined image / data photo)
The Chinese representative office in Fiji held a National Day reception on the 8th, but two Chinese diplomats interrupted it and even had physical conflicts with our staff. In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on the 19th that Taiwan does not have so-called “diplomats” in Fiji. “Taiwan is a thief calling a thief. The Chinese Embassy in Fiji has issued a statement requesting that the Fijian side fully commit to this. Check.”
In response to the Chinese government’s statement, Ou Jiang’an responded today that Taiwan, the ROC, is a sovereign and independent country, and that all Chinese embassies abroad hold a National Day reception on National Day. October 10. This has been a practice for many years and is no different from the practices of other countries. , The Chinese government has no right to interfere.
Ou Jiangan pointed out that this time the Chinese staff wanted to break into our celebration reception site and interfere with our National Day activities. Not only did they refuse to listen to the deterrence, they even pushed our staff, causing our staff to be injured. The Foreign Ministry once again condemns the harshest actions by China’s Foreign Ministry staff that seriously violated the international rule of law and civilized norms.
▲ Ou Jiangan noted that China’s “wolf war diplomacy” has aroused widespread disgust in the international community. (Combined image / data photo)
Ou Jiang’an criticized the Chinese Embassy in Fiji making accusations contrary to the facts and issuing false statements in an attempt to confuse the international audience. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already officially declared the facts. The Chinese Foreign Ministry also refuted and condemned the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s claim that “Taiwan has no diplomats.” The fact is that China’s “wolf war diplomacy” has sparked widespread resentment in the international community, and it has called on the Chinese Foreign Ministry to conduct a deep soul-searching.
Additionally, the resident staff member who was pushed and injured by the Chinese Embassy staff had a mild concussion. Ou Jiangan noted that the Foreign Ministry has immediately expressed its condolences. At present, the colleague has been discharged from the hospital and there is no major problem. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to safeguard the personal safety and dignity of colleagues. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciates the concern of all sectors of the country.
▲ Fiji’s representative office held a National Day reception, which was brutalized by Chinese diplomats. (Photo / provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Ou Jiangan further claimed that the Chinese representative office in Fiji had fully explained the incident to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fiji Police Department as soon as the incident occurred, and had provided relevant personal and physical evidence to clarify the truth of the facts and be serious. Express our position.
Ou Jiangan also emphasized that the situation of our country’s representative office in Fiji is relatively difficult, but our front-line diplomats will continue to serve their diplomatic posts in the most appropriate manner and safeguard the dignity of the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also continue to support our colleagues abroad, defending national interests and protecting their personal safety.
