At a weekly briefing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian took aim at a recent statement by the U.S. State Department, accusing Washington of distorting key World War II documents related to Taiwan. The U.S. had claimed that historic texts like the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation never set Taiwan’s final status—comments Lin called unilateral distortion and misinterpretation. 😮
Lin Jian emphasized that the one-China principle remains an abiding commitment for the international community. He urged the U.S. to fully honor this principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, stop manipulating the Taiwan question, and avoid any form of support for “Taiwan independence.” “We ask the U.S. to refrain from interfering in China’s internal affairs,” Lin added. ✋🌐
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions over cross-strait relations, as both sides navigate a complex web of historical agreements and current geopolitical challenges. For many observers, the debate underscores the importance of diplomatic history in shaping modern policy—particularly when sensitivities around sovereignty and identity are at stake. 📜🤝
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China slams U.S. distortion of Taiwan-related WWII documents
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