PoliticsAnwar’s Taiwan remarks put Malaysia’s non-aligned stance under scrutiny

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s assertion that Taiwan is part of China, alongside his comments about using force to preserve territorial unity, has prompted debate over Malaysia’s traditional non-aligned policy. China praised the remarks, while Taiwan condemned them and warned they could hurt Taiwanese investment confidence. Analysts differ on whether the comments signal a strategic shift or an effort to accommodate Beijing.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-26 01:43Original