'China, Russia support each other's expansionism'

By Associated Press

May 19, 2024 12:12 am

TAIPEI – Russia and China are helping each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan's outgoing Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told the Associated Press (AP).

His comments came as Russian President Vladimir Putin was on a visit to China, during which he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping reaffirmed their 'no-limits' partnership as their countries face rising tensions with the West.

UP TO HERE Taiwan’s outgoing Foreign Minister Joseph Wu speaks during an interview with the Associated Press at his ministry in the capital Taipei on May 17, 2024. AP PHOTO

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