Ukrainian lawmakers told Newsweek that Chinese diplomats have been agitating against the Taiwan Friendship Group.
Earlier this month, Ukraine's president told Hong Kong'sthat Beijing"can politically, economically influence Russia." Zelensky said he had not spoken with Xi for a year, and thatAccording to Merezkho, perceived Chinese disinterest provided motivation for the formation of the Taiwan caucus."When me and my colleagues in March wanted to meet the Chinese ambassador to ask for China's support in organizing humanitarian corridors, he refused to meet us.
Since March, Taiwanese donations and humanitarian aid have gone to Ukraine via nonprofits, or to Ukraine's European neighbors hosting the millions of its refugees. Financial support also reached local governments in badly hit areas, such as Bucha and Kharkiv, whose mayorsNewsweek At home, Taiwanese officials describe Ukraine as being on the same side of the contest between democracy and autocracy. Ukrainian lawmakers' pro-Taiwan caucus will be considered a diplomatic coup for Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen.
"It is only natural for Taiwan and Ukraine to strengthen their interactions and exchanges in various fields based on common values of democracy and freedom," she said. Sovsun said the caucus held its first virtual meeting with Taiwanese counterparts on Thursday."I see great potential in economic cooperation," she said, noting Taiwan's stunning economic development in recent decades. Taipei, she said, could be a model"in saving democracy even under grave threat."
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