China has lodged a protest against Taiwan's participation in a recent summit held in Seoul, South Korea, which was supported by the United States. The summit, focused on democracy, saw Taiwan's minister in attendance, prompting China to express its disapproval.
The event, which aimed to promote democratic values and cooperation among like-minded nations, drew ire from China due to its longstanding stance on Taiwan being a part of its territory. China considers Taiwan a renegade province and has been vocal about its opposition to any international recognition of Taiwan as a separate entity.