Taiwanese protesters show solidarity with Ukraine

Tons of of Taiwanese protesters took to the streets of Taipei on Sunday to point out solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, in response to reviews.

Overseas coverage specialists have drawn parallels between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to manage Ukraine’s democratic authorities and Chinese language President Xi Jinping’s want to make Taiwan a part of China.

Each Ukrainian and Taiwanese protesters gave speeches, sang the Ukrainian nationwide anthem, and chanted, “Taiwan stands with Ukraine,” in response to the Taipei Occasions.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen mentioned in a Monday tweet that she is “immensely happy with how the Taiwanese individuals have supported Ukraine.”

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She added that residents of Taiwan have to this point donated $600 million and “essential provides” to Ukraine.

“We #StandWithUkraine in solidarity as its individuals battle to guard their freedom & lifestyle,” she wrote.

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Taiwanese Overseas Minister Joseph Wu introduced an $11.5 million donation to numerous EU nations housing Ukrainian refugees on Monday. The help will go to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Lithuania.

The international ministry additionally has introduced a brand new program permitting Ukrainians with kin in Taiwan to use for particular visas.

Ukrainian individuals in Taiwan and supporters maintain posters to protest in opposition to the invasion of Russia in solidarity with the Ukrainian individuals throughout a march in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (AP Photograph/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan has not dominated out sanctions in opposition to Russia however continues to be importing gasoline and coal from the nation, in response to the Taipei Occasions.

Final month, as Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, 9 Chinese language plane entered Taiwan’s air protection zone, prompting a broadcast warning from the island nation. Army strategists in Taiwan are carefully learning Ukrainians as they’ve mounted a fierce resistance in opposition to a extra formidable opponent regardless of being outgunned and outmanned. 

A Taiwanese man wears a Ukraine nationwide flag-patterned masks with slogan to protest in opposition to the invasion of Russia in solidarity with the Ukrainian individuals throughout a march in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, March 13, 2022. (AP Photograph/Chiang Ying-ying)

Tensions had been mounting between China and Taiwan effectively earlier than Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. China has for many years regarded Taiwan as a renegade breakaway state. 

Taiwan and China cut up in 1949 and China has been rising stress on the self-ruled nation, whereas opposing its involvement in worldwide organizations. The U.S. doesn’t formally acknowledge Taiwan however maintains an unofficial alliance.

Fox Information’ Bradford Betz contributed to this report.