To say it again: China has established a precedent of taking our private citizens in multilateral meetings to formally represent our country without our Government's awareness or approval thereof.
Panuelo criticizes China's use of private citizens to represent the FSM at international meetings.
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I am acutely aware that informing you all of this presents risks to my personal safety; the safety of my family; and the safety of the staff I rely on to support me in this work.
The proposed language in this agreement opens our countries up to having our phone calls and emails intercepted and overheard.
At worst in the short-term, it means we sell our country and our sovereignty for temporary personal benefit.