The Foreign Ministry has condemned Interpol's refusal to grant Taiwan observer status and has blamed China for blocking Taiwan's bid. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou said on Tuesday that Taiwan worked hard to win over Interpol's favor, but the organization made its decision based on global politics.
Ou says Taiwan is an independent, democratic country that does not belong to China. She says China's authoritarian government is not able to represent Taiwan in the international community.
Ou says Taiwan and China have different criminal justice systems. Ou adds that Taiwan's police force is very effective and the country can make important contributions to law enforcement around the world.
Ou says the Foreign Ministry will continue to support Taiwan's police force and advocate for the country's inclusion in the international community. She says the ministry has asked Taiwan's diplomatic partners and other like-minded nations to speak up on its behalf, so that Taiwan can help reduce crime on a global scale and make the world a safer place.