“They look down on us,” Han said at a rally in Taipei. “Southeast Asian countries are no longer taking Taiwan seriously because of its poor economic performance, diplomatic difficulties and domestic problems.”Although the Thai government has since postponed the implementation of the rule, it should be taken as a sign that Taiwan is “quickly going downhill,” Han said. At a separate rally in Taipei, Han reiterated that neighboring nations no longer consider Taiwan as deserving of their attention. “The world is forgetting Taiwan and Taiwan is forgetting the world,” he said. “This plan would guarantee that Taiwan becomes completely different in 10 years,” he said, adding that he aims to improve the nation’s economy and “revive its lost glory.”

Source: Taipei Times December 08, 2019 15:56 UTC