Significance of Truss’ support for TaiwanBy Martin Oei 黃世澤Seeing former British prime minister Liz Truss visit Taiwan, pro-China politicians unfamiliar with British politics have lashed out by calling her a “washed-up political figure” who is seeking to make political capital out of the visit. Therefore, Truss’ visit is significant because it marks the first time a former British prime minister who is still an MP has set foot in Taiwan. Consequently, Truss’ argument during her visit in Taiwan could one day turn into policy. In view of these other events, Truss’ visit to Taiwan is not only an open display of support for Taiwan, but also a wake-up call for businesspeople, China Hands and politicians who still harbor fantasies about China. Martin Oei is a Hong Kong-born British political commentator based in Germany and a member of the British Conservative Party.

Source: Taipei Times May 19, 2023 21:41 UTC