Diplomacy is the art of dealing with others sensitively and tactfully. International diplomacy entails ensuring that one country does not step on the toes of another country.
There is an adage that, war is the failure of diplomacy. There is always the need for extra care when two countries deal with each other. This is because all countries need each other; “you need me and I need you”.
A great philosopher once said that when a diplomat says yes, it means may be; when a diplomat says may be, it means no; when a diplomat says no, that diplomat is not a diplomat.
The case of Aisha Huang is not a new one to Ghanaians as she was reportedly deported some years ago for her alleged engagement in illegal mining activities in the country.
Readers can recall how Ghanaians criticised the then senior minister and the entire Nana Addo-led government sometime in 2017 for leaving Aisha Huang off the hook instead of prosecuting or possibly jailing her in the country’s prisons.
Due to diplomatic ties, Aisha Huang was reportedly “freed from the Ghanaian laws”.
In September 2022, Aisha Huang resurfaced. The Attorney General has confirmed that Aisha Huang will be prosecuted for both past and present alleged crimes.
Due to experience, several Ghanaians did not seem to give the Ghanaian authorities the benefit of the doubt.
On Wednesday, 7th September 2022, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy indicated that Ghana should deal with relevant cases according to the law, without denying Aisha and other Chinese citizens their legitimate rights and interests.
Considering how there have been several debates about Aisha Huang’s non-identity card and alleged illegal mining activities, would the message from the Chinese Embassy give more boldness to the Ghanaian authorities?
Is the message from the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy not as sweet as honey? Is this statement not as reliable as a pillow? Is this not what Ghanaians want?
Is the message not an assurance that our diplomatic ties would still be intact if the Chinese citizens are prosecuted and duly dealt with according to the laws of the country?
Would the message from the Chinese Embassy help Ghana to illustrate a good example with Aisha Huang’s case?
Can Ghana now prove that the fight against galamsey is considered serious and would not spare offenders whether local or foreign?
What is your view on the message from the Chinese Embassy?
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