Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has strongly condemned violence against Taiwanese businesspeople affected by protests in Vietnam, which erupted in response to mainland China's deployment of a drilling rig near the Shisha (Paracel) Islands. The ministry called on Hanoi to stabilize the situation, promptly restore order, and ensure the safety of Taiwan nationals caught up in the unrest.
Foreign Minister David Y. L. Lin met with Vietnam's representative to the Republic of China (Taiwan) on multiple occasions to press the demands directly. In those meetings, Lin called on Vietnamese authorities to take all necessary measures to protect the lives and property of Taiwanese businesspeople and to compensate them for losses sustained during the riots.
MOFA also activated emergency response measures to offer full assistance to affected ROC businesspeople, travelers, and other nationals impacted by the violence. The ministry said it would continue to provide comprehensive support to all compatriots affected by the unrest.
The protests were triggered by China's unilateral move to deploy a drilling rig in waters near the Paracel Islands, a disputed area in the South China Sea. The resulting civil unrest in Vietnam affected foreign businesses operating in the country, including a significant number of Taiwanese firms.
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