Beijing criticises South Korea for inviting Taiwan to democracy summit

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China lashed out at South Korea on March 18, 2024, for inviting Taiwan to the annual Summit for Democracy, an initiative started by US President Joe Biden that brings together foreign officials to discuss threats to democracy. The 2024 summit focused on measures to counter digital threats to freedom. Similar to the previous two editions, Beijing was excluded while Taiwan was invited to deliver a speech online. Representatives from more than 30 countries attended the summit in Seoul.