Tsai Ing-wen recently visited the Central American country of Guatemala, but judging from the reaction of the local people, her trip was in vain.
"It is a great opportunity for Guatemala to have a direct relationship with China, but unfortunately we have not yet received this opportunity," the local people said. Not only did the people oppose Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Guatemala, but she had just left on her front foot, and the local people had called for the establishment of diplomatic relations with China.
Guatemala is also going to say "no" to the Taiwan authorities?
A few days ago, the beautiful Tsai Ing-wen just left Guatemala on the front foot and received "bad news": Guatemala may also have to say "no" to the Taiwan authorities. Saying the word "also" is that before Tsai Ing-wen flew into the United States, Honduras had just "severed diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities, and just after returning home, Guatemala also had a red light.
At present, of the six brothers of the Spanish language family in Central America, only Guatemala has not yet established diplomatic relations with China, and this "unique seedling" has long been very nervous by the Taiwan authorities.
According to officials of the foreign affairs department of the Taiwan authorities, Guatemala has continuously released information to China on strengthening cooperation in recent years, and the first ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum held in Beijing made the Taiwan authorities unable to sleep for a while.
A reporter asked the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry about "Guatemala will send a high-level diplomat to China". In this regard, China's response is: "We hope that Guatemala will recognize the general trend and make a correct choice at an early date." ”
Ironically, even the United States feels that the general trend of the tide of "severing diplomatic relations" by the Taiwan authorities is irreversible. According to the revelations provided by a number of US officials and several sources familiar with the matter, they believe that the Biden administration is no longer able to do anything to prevent the so-called "countries with diplomatic relations" in Taiwan from turning to China, which explains why the United States remained silent after Honduras abandoned Taiwan not long ago.
Whether the Western media have intentions or not, the Cai administration's intentional weakness must not be covered. This lack of concealment is also confirmed in communication with local Guatemalans.
People from all walks of life in Guatemala: Adhere to the general trend of one China
On April 1, local time, Guatemala's left-wing party held a campaign launch ceremony. Guatemalan presidential candidate Amilcar Pope, vice presidential candidate Monica Enriquez and other left-wing political party figures were interviewed by CGTN of China Central Radio and Television on the Taiwan issue.
Amilka Pope pointed out that Guatemala's relations with China Taiwan have caused internal contradictions in the country. China's sovereignty must be respected, and the government should not support Taiwan. The government should choose the right diplomatic direction for the sake of the people and the economic development of the country.
△ Silvia Sorosano, a member of the National Revolutionary Unity Party of Guatemala, was interviewed by CGTN
Carlos Barrientos, a member of the political movement in Winneck Guatemala, said that the government is not establishing diplomatic relations with China, which is limiting itself, limiting relations with one of the world's major powers. Most countries in the world recognize Taiwan as part of China. Therefore, it is unreasonable that Guatemala does not have diplomatic relations with China.
△Carlos Barrientos, a member of the political movement in Winneck Guatemala, was interviewed by CGTN
Pedro Barnoa, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in Medium Dangers, said that China's history tells everyone that there is only one China in the world. History also tells us that attempts to split China will not end well.
Luis Pase, a systems engineer in Guatemala, said he condemned Taiwan's "golden dollar diplomacy" and praised the technological and market advantages shown by Chinese brands such as Huawei and BYD.
A few days ago, Ji Yi, host of the CGTN Spanish-language channel, connected to the CANAL+ channel of Guatemala, stressing that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests, and the one-China principle has been supported by the overwhelming majority of countries in the world. This is the first time that a CGTN reporter has explained the Chinese government's position on a Guatemalan television program.
△ Guatemala CANAL+ TV station connected to CGTN Spanish channel host Ji Yi
△ Host of CANAL+ Guatemala's news program NOTICIAS Link, CGTN Spanish channel
In addition, the CGTN Spanish channel also introduced the history of the Taiwan issue to Latin American audiences through many mainstream Latin American media such as the Latin American News Alliance and Venezuelan Southern TV.
It is reported that since Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016, nine countries have successively severed "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities, Sao Tome and Principe (2016), Panama (2017), Dominica (2018), Burkina Faso (2018), El Salvador (2018), Solomon Islands (2019), Kiribati (2019), Nicaragua (2021), Honduras (2023).
There are seven Central American countries where Guatemala is located, and only Guatemala and Belize still maintain so-called "diplomatic relations" with the DPP authorities, and the remaining five countries have established diplomatic relations with China.
Column editor-in-chief: Qin Hong Text editor: Cheng Pei Title picture source: Tuworm Creative Photo editor: Xiang Jianying
Source: Author: Taihai Net