- What kind of normal sense does this make?
- Washington usually allows Taiwan leaders to enter the United States in transit, but refuses official visits so as not to offend China, which claims sovereignty over the island.
- This time, however, he would not even be allowed to stay overnight, making it the worst treatment a Taiwan leader has received during a transit stop in 12 years.
- The apparent snub was a blow for Chen, whose stopover plan China had warned Washington not to approve. It raised questions about the self-ruled island’s ties with its most important ally and chief arms supplier.
- This time, however, he would not even be allowed to stay overnight, making it the worst treatment a Taiwan leader has received during a transit stop in 12 years.
Somehow, this seems petty. Rude. Silly. Dumb. Spineless.
Yeah, that. Spineless.
Obviously I don’t know about global diplomacy stuff.
“China rules, dude. China rocks. Mock Taiwan.”
(Or something like that.)
Hangs up, shaking his head.