At a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said it straight: he expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to a joint statement by the United States, Japan and the ROK on the Taiwan region and maritime affairs. 😶🌫️
Guo argued that the three countries had interfered in the Chinese mainland's internal affairs and tried to slander and defame China. He insisted that the Taiwan region is an inalienable part of China's territory and stressed that the Taiwan question is purely an internal affair with no room for external interference. 🛑
Highlighting current tensions, Guo pointed out that separatist activities aiming for Taiwan independence, fueled by outside support, pose the biggest threat to peace across the Taiwan Strait. To safeguard stability, he urged adherence to the one-China principle and a clear stance against such separatist moves. 🔒
He also called on the United States, Japan and the ROK to stop sending wrong signals to separatist forces and to respect region-led efforts to resolve differences through dialogue instead of confrontation. 🤝
On the maritime front, Guo noted that the South China Sea remains generally stable. He stressed that the Chinese mainland is firmly safeguarding its sovereignty and maritime rights while committing to settle disputes with relevant parties through dialogue and consultation. 🌊✍️
In essence, Guo's message was loud and clear: for a peaceful Taiwan region and South China Sea, external players should back off and let regional dialogue take the lead. 🌏✨
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China slams U.S., Japan, ROK over interference in Taiwan region
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