How One TV Interview Left Malaysia PM Anwar Walking a Tightrope Between Beijing and Taipei Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has found himself in a delicate situation after an interview with Al Jazeera, leaving observers to question whether he is intentionally courting controversy or struggling to navigate the complexities of cross strait politics.
For decades, Malaysia has maintained its "One China" policy while maintaining extensive economic ties with Taiwan.
However, Anwar's comments about the possibility of using force if "peaceful reunification" fails have been seized upon by Taiwan as a sign that Kuala Lumpur is shifting its stance in favor of Beijing.