Taiwan VP Envoy Criticizes China's 'Imperial Mentality' Over Language Use
Quick Look
- Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung criticized China's "imperial mentality" regarding language use, questioning why speaking Chinese must mean one is Chinese.
- He shared his experience being interviewed by a Swiss journalist who spoke Italian, highlighting the diversity of language speakers globally.
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Why It Matters
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung has been frequently interviewed by foreign media, emphasizing Taiwan's democratic values and warning about the global economic impact of a Taiwan Strait conflict. He shared an anecdote about being interviewed by a Swiss journalist who spoke Italian.
吳志中於臉書發文指出，他第一次碰到說義大利語的瑞士記者，「總覺得像是跟義大利人在講話，很像在唱歌，很美麗」。（圖擷取自吳志中臉書粉專，本報合成）
外交部次長吳志中近來頻頻接受外媒專訪，多次強調台灣民主價值，並示警若台海發生衝突導致先進晶片供應中斷，將嚴重影響全球經濟穩定。他昨（10日）於臉書分享自己接受說義大利語的瑞士記者採訪的趣事，並藉此暗諷中共政權「為什麼使用中文一定要是中國人？真的是帝國心態！」
吳志中於臉書發文指出，國家多元化真的很有趣！瑞士共有4種官方語言，分別為德語、法語、義大利語以及羅曼什語。他第一次碰到說義大利語的瑞士記者，「總覺得像是跟義大利人在講話，很像在唱歌，很美麗！」
話鋒一轉，吳志中認為，「我出國可以跟非英國人講英語，非法國人講法語，非義大利人講義大利語，真是有趣的世界！為什麼使用中文一定要是中國人？真的是帝國心態！」
歐洲新聞台（Euronews）旗下網站近日刊出外交部政務次長吳志中專訪內容，吳志中指出，台灣可能讓大多數歐洲人感到很遙遠，但中國若掌控台灣將會損害全球利益。
相關新聞請見︰
吳志中接受歐洲媒體專訪 示警中國攻台影響全球
接受德國電視專訪 吳志中：若台海衝突 將嚴重影響世界經濟穩定
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Continued diplomatic efforts by Taiwan to engage with international media and highlight geopolitical risks.
Very likely · Within months
Increased international discussion and scrutiny regarding China's geopolitical ambitions and influence.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific economic consequences are anticipated if China controls Taiwan?
- What is the current stance of European nations on the Taiwan Strait situation?
- What are the specific implications of China's "imperial mentality" on international relations beyond language use?
