Meanwhile, although representatives of the Chinese Communist Party were invited to attend Funes’ inauguration, they declined the invitation.
Back in Taipei, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lee Ching-hua (李慶華) put El Salvador’s use of the term “Republic of Taiwan” in a press release down to the MOFA’s negligence.
“This is ridiculous. Our ally doesn’t even know the name “Republic of China.” This also proves that MOFA has neglected its duties,” Lee told reporters.
Also yesterday, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus panned Ma for staying at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Hotel during his stopover in Los Angeles.
The hotel is run by the fugitive former Tuntex Group chairman, Chen Yu-hao (陳由豪).
In an ironic twist, Ma met with American Institute in Taiwan Chairman Raymond Burghardt at the hotel to talk about signing an extradition treaty
“Ma and MOFA did not care that Chen is the most wanted criminal in the country,” DPP Legislator Yeh Yi-ching (葉宜津) said yesterday, adding that MOFA should not have let Ma stay at the hotel.
ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY FLORA WANG AND RICH CHANG
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