With Taiwan’s presidential election just two days away, China reiterated its position that “the Taiwan issue is China’s internal affair.”
At a regular briefing on the 11th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maoning responded to a question from U.S. officials asking China’s position on reports that the White House would send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan after Taiwan’s election, saying, “There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is “It is an integral part of China,” he said.
Spokesperson Maoning said, “We firmly oppose any form of official exchange between the United States and Taiwan,” and added, “The United States will adhere to the one-China principle and the spirit of the three joint communiques of China and the United States and handle Taiwan-related issues carefully and appropriately.” “We must stop sending any wrong signals to the ‘Taiwan independence’ divisive forces,” he said.
Spokesperson Mao explained, “The United States must not interfere in Taiwan’s local elections in any way and must not undermine China-U.S. relations and Taiwan’s peace and stability.”
He said, “The Taiwan issue is China’s internal affair, and the Taiwan region’s elections are China’s local affairs, so no outside interference is permitted.”
In addition, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed discomfort with the German Foreign Minister’s recent expression of concern over the collision between Chinese and Philippine ships in the South China Sea.
Spokesperson Maoning said, “China’s position on the South China Sea issue is consistent and clear. We are focusing on appropriately resolving differences through dialogue with relevant parties and working with ASEAN countries to ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea.” “I am willing to protect it,” he said.
He added, “China will firmly protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,” adding, “Conflicts or differences of opinion related to the South China Sea are a matter between China and the relevant parties, and no third party has the right to intervene.”
(Beijing = News 1)
Source: Donga
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