Sun, Jan 06, 2008 - Page 2 News List

Ministry mum on rumors of Malawi severing ties

SWITCHING TO BEIJING? MOFA said the Malawian foreign minister had reassured Taiwan that bilateral ties remained solid and questioned the endless speculation

By Jenny W. Hsu  /  STAFF REPORTER

One Nyasa Times reader called his government "chameleons" and said that forging ties with Beijing only benefits top officials but is detrimental to local shop owners, whose business will plummet once the Chinese inundate the country with their cheap goods.

Other readers applauded the possible switchover, saying the move would sharpen Malawi's competitive edge.

In related news, Huang received a warm reception in Swaziland, where he and his Swazi counterpart, Mathendele Dlamini, signed a 10-year cooperation pact.

Dlamini said Swaziland was grateful for Taiwan's assistance through the years and that under the leadership of King Mswati III, it would never disappoint Taiwan or shirk from supporting its participation in world organizations.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY FAN CHENG-HSIANG

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