Taiwan Claims China Involved in Brief Pakistan Airspace Ban

Taiwan notes China first tried to block its president's flight to Africa by getting countries to deny airspace rights, and suspects Beijing employed the same tactic when Pakistan briefly closed its airspace to Taiwanese airlines.

Key points

• Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and EVA Air halted flying over Pakistan from October 25 and were forced to reroute flights between Asia and Europe, including over Russia.
• Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi remarked Pakistan's move was "not actually the first time" airspace had been employed against Taiwan.
• The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has since allowed both airlines to employ its airspace until late March next year.
• Though he did not provide any evidence for the claim, chen remarked Taiwan suspects China was behind Pakistan's decision.
• Taiwan has additionally stated it will work closely with the United States and other countries on the airspace matter.

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi remarked Pakistan's move was "not actually the first time" airspace had been employed against Taiwan. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Bloomberg Television (@bloombergtv).

Notably, a number of months ago, he stated, President Lai Ching-te's state visit to Eswatini in Africa was blocked when Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles denied overflight rights to his flight. Chen created the remarks in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Pakistan Reverses Airspace Ban on Taiwanese Airlines Within Hours. Taiwan Suspects China Behind Pakistan's Ban.

He remarked the move "sent a very dangerous message around the world" that China could apply its leverage over a country such as Pakistan to deny Taiwan access to airspace. He called it "a very dangerous development" for the freedom of flight.

China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ban Reversed Within Days.

Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and EVA Air halted flying over Pakistan from October 25 and were forced to reroute flights between Asia and Europe, including over Russia. Matter of Rs. 500 Billion CPEC Debt.

Notably, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has since allowed both airlines to employ its airspace until late March next year. The first Taiwanese commercial flight crossed Pakistani airspace again on Thursday morning.

Pakistan is the first country to impose such restrictions on all Taiwanese carriers. Its initial decision to close its airspace came in line with Islamabad's close ties with Beijing.

Taiwan has additionally stated it will work closely with the United States and other countries on the airspace matter. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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