Taipei: Visiting Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former Polish President Lech Walesa warned Tuesday of China's threat to Taiwan while calling on Chinese-speaking countries to stand in solidarity to end communist rule. In an interview with CNA, Walesa, who is in Taiwan primarily to speak at the government-funded Yushan Forum, said his trip was also meant to show support for Taiwan and let its people know he stands with them.According to Focus Taiwan, Walesa noted the geographical distance between Poland and Taiwan but emphasized his close attention to Taiwan's development amid crises and challenges, especially those posed by China. He commended Taiwan for balancing and progressing despite pressure from Beijing. Walesa expressed concerns over the rapidly restructuring global order, possibly heading towards a unipolar system dominated by either the United States or Russia. He warned that Taiwan might be used as a bargaining chip in this struggle for leadership.Walesa stated, "We don't want Taiwan to be taken away by China by force," and advocated for cooperation between Taiwan and China to prevent harm to Taiwan. He cautioned against military action by China, highlighting potential losses for both sides of the Taiwan Strait and urging Chinese-speaking countries to seek solidarity. When asked about achieving such solidarity, including the possibility of cross-Taiwan Strait peace talks, Walesa humorously remarked that a clear answer would have earned him another Nobel Peace Prize.He emphasized the importance of Taiwan finding its own path, drawing from his experience leading the Solidarity trade union that challenged Poland's communist regime nonviolently, paving the way for democracy. This movement contributed to ending the post-World War II order. Walesa also referenced the European Union's success in eliminating internal borders and maintaining peace in Europe, cautioning that achievements gained through violence or military force are unlikely to be sustainable, even for a large country like China.Walesa, an electrician by trade, rose to lead the Solidarity movement, successfully ending communist rule in Poland in 1989 and contributing to the Cold War's conclusion. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983 for his nonviolent leadership. He is currently in Taiwan to attend the 2026 edition of the two-day Yushan Forum, which began on Monday. Launched in 2017, the forum aims to strengthen Taiwan's engagement with partners under the New Southbound Policy introduced by former President Tsai Ing-wen in 2016, enhancing trade, investment, and people-to-people ties with 18 countries across ASEAN, South Asia, and Oceania. Over the years, the annual event has expanded to include a broader range of global partners.