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

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-26 01:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/26/malaysias-anwar-puts-non-aligned-stance-in-focus-with-remarks-on-taiwan?traffic_source=rss

> 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.