China has fired back at Canada and the Republic of Korea (ROK) over a joint statement that touched on sensitive issues like the Taiwan region and the South China Sea. 🎯
The Chinese Embassy in Canada didn't hold back, criticizing the statement published on Global Affairs Canada's website. The embassy's spokesperson accused Canada and the ROK of \"pointing fingers\" at matters that are central to China's core interests.
\"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory,\" the spokesperson emphasized. \"The Taiwan question is purely an internal affair. There's zero room for external interference!\" 🇨🇳
They also pointed out that the greatest threat to peace across the Taiwan Strait is \"Taiwan independence\" separatist activities and foreign meddling. \"If countries truly want to contribute to regional peace and stability, they should stick to the one-China principle and clearly oppose 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces.\"
On the South China Sea issue, the spokesperson reassured that the waters are generally calm and that China is down to resolve any differences through dialogue with the countries directly involved. 🌊
\"The South China Sea is one of the safest and freest maritime routes globally. There's never been any problem with freedom of navigation and overflight,\" they noted. \"Non-regional countries should genuinely respect the efforts of regional countries to sort out disputes through negotiation instead of stirring up trouble.\" 🚫🔥
This strong response from China highlights the ongoing tensions in international relations, especially when it comes to sovereignty and regional stability. Stay tuned as this story develops! 📢
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China condemns Canada-ROK statement on Taiwan region, South China Sea
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