Taiwan Recognizes Kosovo Independence
Taiwan has been amongst the first to congratulate Kosovo on its independence, a telling move given its own struggles and current status.
” Despite a multitude of barriers, the people of Kosovo have insisted on an ideal that they believe in, which is to peacefully pursue independence, without being threatened or scared away. Their determination in achieving this lofty ideal is truly admirable,”
The statement has annoyed China, who not only keeps Taiwan from its own independence but was strongly opposed to the entire notion (along with Russia) to begin with. China’s tactics have often been labeled as a form a blackmail. Saying that states that choose to hold formal relations with Taiwan must chose between the Taiwanese and China itself. Needless to say — in the main — Taiwan has been left with little. Only 23 states have relations with Taiwan, the state does not even have a U.N presence, despite the fact that it de-facto runs itself as a sovereign nation.
Whatever your views are on the issue. It is evident that the precedent sets the stage for a myriad of states around the world. Instilling hope of self-determination in each. While this could ideologically seem a profound move towards virtues such as “freedom, liberty and democracy”, the prelude to war and unrest throughout the globe also warrants attention.
There have already been episodes of violence along the border. 1000 Serbs descended upon the customs check, burned two buildings and were eventually pushed back by KFOR troops.
Some other states which have formally recognized a Kosovo state are; Cyprus, U.S, Italy, France, U.K, Costa Rica, Afghanistan (of course) and Turkey.
Some countries which do not; The Republic of Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Russia, China, Indonesia, Romania, Georgia.
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