Hey there! Have you ever wondered how countries talk to each other when they’re upset? Recently, China is very unhappy because a leader from Taiwan stopped over in the United States.
What’s going on? 🤔
Lai Ching-te, a leader from Taiwan, was on his way to visit some countries in the Pacific Ocean. During his trip, he made a stop in Hawaii, which is part of the USA.
Why is China upset? 😟
China believes that Taiwan is part of its country and doesn’t like it when Taiwan’s leaders visit other countries officially. They worry that this might encourage ideas about Taiwan becoming a separate country, which they strongly oppose.
What did China say? 🗣️
China’s government spoke out strongly against Lai Ching-te’s stopover. They said they firmly oppose any official interactions between the USA and Taiwan. They also mentioned that they might take strong actions to protect their country’s unity and borders.
What’s the big picture? 🌏
The USA and China have an agreement called the “One China” policy. This means the USA recognizes there’s only one China, and Taiwan is a part of it. But sometimes, situations like this make things complicated!
Why should we care? 🤷
It’s important to understand how countries interact because it affects peace and friendships around the world. When big countries disagree, it can impact everyone!
What do you think? 🧐
Do you believe it’s important for countries to communicate and solve their problems together? Share your thoughts! 💬
Reference(s):
China strongly condemns U.S. arranging for Lai Ching-te's 'stopover'
cgtn.com
