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The ruling UDP is all hot and bothered about PUP Rep Kareem Musa's trip to mainland China and sent out a 500 word press release today condemning the shadow Minster.  

They say that Musa, quote, "falsely claimed that the invitation he accepted was also extended to the United Democratic Party."  The release adds that the UDP was never invited and, quote, "if it had been, would have been rejected out of hand. The UDP is steadfast and unwavering, both as a Party and as Government, in its support for Taiwan. This UDP administration would never countenance any overtures from Communist China," end quote. 

The release concludes that Musa was in China to try to raise campaign financing for the PUP's next general election bid.  

The UDP calls it a betrayal and adds, quote, "This is especially so because it is well known that Belize is even now negotiating the final loan documents with Taiwan for the Sarteneja road, among other mega projects."

The statement calls on the PUP to, quote, "denounce the Musa trip and to publicly make clear that it will not for money betray the national Belize policy of unwavering support for Taiwan." End quote.