Taiwan's Stand: Challenging China's Claims

Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung countered China's assertions at the Munich Security Conference, underscoring Taiwan's sovereignty and China's military provocations. Taiwan rejects China's territorial claims, stating its people solely determine its future. China maintains Taiwan was 'returned' post-WWII, a narrative Taiwan disputes, citing historical facts.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung firmly challenged China's claims at the Munich Security Conference, declaring Taiwan's sovereignty and accusing China of military provocations.

China considers Taiwan as its territory, a stance Taiwan rejects by affirming that only its people can decide its future, despite historical assertions made by China.

China's assertion that Taiwan was returned to its rule post-World War II is refuted by Taiwan, maintaining its sovereignty under different historical interpretations and the unchanged republican government on the island.

(With inputs from agencies.)