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Hypocrisy at its Peak! Ursula chides China on Taiwan after returning home

Ansh Pandey by Ansh Pandey
April 11, 2023
in Europe
Hypocrisy at its Peak! Ursula chides China on Taiwan after returning home
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Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has faced criticism for not addressing the Taiwan dispute during her recent visit to China. The criticism stemmed from the fact that China was conducting military drills around Taiwan, which was seen as a show of force towards the West. However, von der Leyen did not raise the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit, which led to accusations of hypocrisy.

The Taiwan dispute is a sensitive issue, and it is not surprising that von der Leyen did not raise it during her visit. China considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory, while Taiwan sees itself as an independent country. The issue has been a source of tension between China and the West for decades, and it is not something that can be resolved easily. However, von der Leyen’s failure to address the issue has led to accusations of cowardice.

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It is understandable that von der Leyen would want to avoid causing any offense during her visit to China. The European Union has important economic ties with China, and von der Leyen would not want to jeopardize those ties by raising sensitive issues. However, as the leader of the European Commission, von der Leyen has a responsibility to speak up on important issues, especially those that concern the security of the EU.

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Ursula Von der Leyen’s failure to address the Taiwan issue during her visit to China was a missed opportunity. It would have been a chance for her to demonstrate her leadership skills and show that the EU is willing to take a stand on important issues. However, her decision to issue a statement expressing concern over China’s military drills around Taiwan after her return home was seen by many as too little, too late.

In conclusion, Ursula von der Leyen’s failure to address the Taiwan issue during her visit to China has led to accusations of hypocrisy. Her decision to issue a statement expressing concern over China’s military drills around Taiwan after her return home was seen by many as a missed opportunity to demonstrate her leadership skills.

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