Hey there, amigos! 🌏 Big news coming from Beijing that's causing quite a buzz across the globe. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, just dropped some strong words about the One-China principle and the recent comments from Lai Ching-te, the leader of the Taiwan region.
In a press briefing on Thursday, Mao Ning didn't hold back. She emphasized that no matter what Lai Ching-te says or does, the fact remains: both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same China. ✨
Responding to Lai's recent speech, Mao accused him of trying to rewrite history and stir up tensions. She pointed out that Lai is pushing the \"Taiwan independence\" narrative by claiming that \"China and Taiwan are not subordinate to each other\" and that \"Taiwan has sovereignty.\" 🎯
But according to Mao, these moves are like trying to swim against the tide. \"There is but one China in the world,\" she said. \"Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.\" 🏯
She also warned that any attempts to seek independence or make provocations are going to lead nowhere. 🚫
Mao stressed that the One-China principle isn't just China's stance—it's a basic norm in international relations and a widespread global consensus. She asserted that \"Taiwan has never been a country and will never be a country and thus has no so-called sovereignty.\" 🌐
She called on foreign politicians visiting Taiwan to stop meddling in China's internal affairs and to quit \"heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait.\" 🛑
So, what's the takeaway? China's making it crystal clear that the One-China principle is here to stay, and any attempts to challenge it won't go unnoticed. Stay tuned, folks, because this is a story that's sure to keep unfolding. 📺
(Also, shoutout to Mao Ning for that diplomatic mic drop! 🎤💥)
Reference(s):
MFA: One-China principle is consensus of international community
cgtn.com
