🔥 The Chinese mainland has issued a stern warning on December 31, 2025, cautioning that any country or force 'playing with fire' over the Taiwan question will pay a price.
Spokesperson Zhang Han from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council spoke out in response to the U.S. government's recent announcement of arms sales to the Taiwan region. She said that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' push for 'Taiwan independence' by relying on external forces is 'doomed to fail.' 🛡️
Zhang stressed the mainland's firm opposition to any form of military ties between the United States and the Taiwan region. She urged the U.S. to honor the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques, stop the dangerous practice of arming Taiwan, and handle the question with prudence. 🤝
Addressing remarks by the Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te during meetings with visiting Japanese politicians, Zhang criticized their approach of seeking external support for independence. She warned that colluding with Japan, especially amid growing right-wing sentiments there, and ignoring the risks to Taiwan's high-tech industries, will only bring trouble and lead to a dead end. ⚠️
On the heels of Taiwan-related comments from Honduras' newly elected president, Zhang reminded the international community that the one-China principle is a universal consensus and a basic norm of international relations. She called on the new Honduran leader to stand on the right side of history and act in the genuine interests of the Honduran people. 🌍
As 2025 draws to a close, this exchange feels like a high-stakes power-up in a global strategy game 🎮, where every move could unlock peace or trigger a showdown. How will Washington, Tokyo, and Tegucigalpa respond in the new year? Stay tuned for more updates! 📺
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Chinese mainland warns against 'playing with fire' on Taiwan question
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