On Friday, January 9, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made a clear statement: the Taiwan question is purely an internal affair and allows no external interference. Her words came during a regular news briefing in Beijing, where she reaffirmed the mainland’s long-standing position on sovereignty and cross-strait ties.
"Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, with no room for external interference," Mao said, responding to questions about recent remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Taiwan region.
The comments follow a series of statements by President Trump that touched on U.S. relations with the Taiwan region, stirring reactions across Asia and beyond. By emphasizing that the issue is strictly domestic, the Chinese mainland sent a firm message to global audiences.
This stance underscores the sensitivity surrounding cross-strait ties and the broader geopolitics of the Asia-Pacific region 🌏. As young observers and professionals watch these developments, the exchange highlights how international comments can quickly reignite debates over sovereignty and regional stability.
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China says resolving Taiwan question brooks no external interference
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