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Taiwan's Minister Challenges China's Claims at Munich Security

2/15/2026

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Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung criticized China at the Munich Security Conference, labeling it a security threat that hypocritically claims to uphold UN principles.
Lin rejected China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan, asserting that only the people of Taiwan can determine their future.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused other nations of trying to separate Taiwan from China and blamed Japan for regional tensions.
Lin countered that China's military provocations violate UN principles and reflect a hegemonic mindset.
Taiwan maintains it was handed over to the Republic of China after World War II, not the People's Republic of China.

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Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung criticized China at the Munich Security Conference, labeling it a security threat that hypocritically claims to uphold UN principles.
Lin rejected China's sovereignty claims over Taiwan, asserting that only the people of Taiwan can determine their future.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused other nations of trying to separate Taiwan from China and blamed Japan for regional tensions.
Lin countered that China's military provocations violate UN principles and reflect a hegemonic mindset.
Taiwan maintains it was handed over to the Republic of China after World War II, not the People's Republic of China.