In an exclusive interview to DW, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has called Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters “freedom fighters” and promised moral support. Wu’s words are in line with the stand the government of Taiwan has taken since anti-government protests broke out in Hong Kong last year. Wu also spoke about relations with the US and mainland China. There are no preconditions for talks with China, Wu said. Wu also adressed Chinas alledged expansionism and accused the country of exporting it’s authoritarian system. he stressed that Taiwan is standing at the front line in defending democracy.
‘China is exporting authoritarian order’ – Interview with Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu
