Taipei, May 29 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised Laos for endorsing China's claim that Taiwan is part of China, describing the statement as a deliberate distortion of historical and political realities. The ministry warned that such remarks could embolden China's increasingly aggressive posture toward Taiwan and threaten peace, as reported by Taiwan News.

According to Taiwan News, the controversy emerged after Laos issued a statement last week opposing any attempts to divide China or interfere in what it described as China's internal affairs. Taiwan rejected the assertion, arguing that it falsely portrays Taiwan's status and aligns with Beijing's efforts to isolate Taiwan internationally.

Officials in Taipe...