- Taiwan’s National Security Council head, Wellington Koo, claims that the Chinese investigation into Foxconn is politically motivated, aimed at influencing the upcoming presidential election by dissuading founder Terry Gou from running.
- Foxconn’s extensive operations in China have raised concerns about Gou’s close ties to Beijing, but he has denied being under the control of the Chinese Communist Party and has sought to diversify Foxconn’s supply chain away from China.
- The probe into Foxconn reflects the strained relations between Taiwan and China, with Gou’s potential impact on the opposition vote adding a political dimension to the investigation.
The Taiwanese Security Chief has sharply criticized China’s investigation into Foxconn, calling it “political” in nature. This comes as Foxconn’s founder, Terry Gou, announces his run for president of Taiwan.
The Chinese government recently launched a probe into Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, over allegations of labor rights violations. However, Taiwan’s Security Chief, David Lee, condemned the investigation as being driven by political motives.
Lee stated that the investigation was an attempt by China to interfere in Taiwan’s domestic politics, particularly in light of Gou’s presidential bid. He emphasized that Taiwan’s sovereignty and security should not be compromised by external political pressures.
Meanwhile, Gou, who is also known as Taiwan’s richest man, officially declared his candidacy for president, joining the race for the ruling Kuomintang party’s nomination. Gou’s bid for presidency has raised concerns about his close ties to China, given his extensive business interests in the country.
The Taiwanese government has been wary of Chinese influence in the upcoming presidential election, particularly as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the self-governing island. The increasing tensions between Taiwan and China have further fueled the debate over the island’s political future.
As the election campaign heats up, the issue of cross-strait relations and national security is expected to take center stage. The Taiwanese public will be closely watching how the candidates address these critical issues amidst growing concerns about China’s influence in Taiwan’s political affairs.