US-China Summit to Discuss Taiwan? Beijing: Taiwan Issue is the Political Foundation of US-China Relations
Ahead of the US-China summit, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the "foundation of foundations for the political basis of US-China relations." Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that adherence to the One China principle and the three US-China joint communiqués is a prerequisite for stable US-China relations. The US Secretary of State hinted that the Taiwan issue might be on the agenda and warned against destabilizing actions.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Shanghai, 7th) With the US-China summit approaching, there is external concern about whether the Taiwan issue will be discussed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said today that the Taiwan issue "is the foundation of foundations for the political basis of US-China relations," and that adhering to the One China principle and the three US-China joint communiqués is a necessary prerequisite for the stability of US-China relations.
According to a report by mainland media The Paper, at today's regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reporter asked whether the Taiwan issue is China's primary concern as the US-China presidential summit approaches. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
Lin Jian stated, "The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the foundation of foundations for the political basis of US-China relations." He emphasized that adhering to the One China principle and the three US-China joint communiqués, and adhering to the commitments made by successive US administrations on the "Taiwan issue," are international obligations that the US should fulfill, and are also necessary prerequisites for the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of US-China relations.
Lin Jian also stated, "China's determination to safeguard national unity and territorial integrity is unwavering. Taiwan independence and cross-strait peace are incompatible. To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, we must unequivocally oppose Taiwan independence."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at a White House press conference on the 5th local time that Taiwan may become a topic of discussion when US President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
Rubio also warned that no "destabilizing" actions should be taken against Taiwan in the week before Trump's visit.
Trump is expected to visit China from the 14th to the 15th, but Beijing has not yet officially announced Trump's visit. However, preparations for Trump's visit to China have entered a substantive stage. Hong Kong media reported today that following the arrival of a large US military transport aircraft C-17 in Beijing a few days ago, a Chevrolet Suburban SUV with a US federal government license plate was also photographed appearing on the streets of Beijing. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Shanghai, 7th) With the US-China summit approaching, there is external concern about whether the Taiwan issue will be discussed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said today that the Taiwan issue "is the foundation of foundations for the political basis of US-China relations," and that adhering to the One China principle and the three US-China joint communiqués is a necessary prerequisite for the stability of US-China relations.
According to a report by mainland media The Paper, at today's regular press conference of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reporter asked whether the Taiwan issue is China's primary concern as the US-China presidential summit approaches. What is the spokesperson's comment on this?
Lin Jian stated, "The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and the foundation of foundations for the political basis of US-China relations." He emphasized that adhering to the One China principle and the three US-China joint communiqués, and adhering to the commitments made by successive US administrations on the "Taiwan issue," are international obligations that the US should fulfill, and are also necessary prerequisites for the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of US-China relations.
Lin Jian also stated, "China's determination to safeguard national unity and territorial integrity is unwavering. Taiwan independence and cross-strait peace are incompatible. To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, we must unequivocally oppose Taiwan independence."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at a White House press conference on the 5th local time that Taiwan may become a topic of discussion when US President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.
Rubio also warned that no "destabilizing" actions should be taken against Taiwan in the week before Trump's visit.
Trump is expected to visit China from the 14th to the 15th, but Beijing has not yet officially announced Trump's visit. However, preparations for Trump's visit to China have entered a substantive stage. Hong Kong media reported today that following the arrival of a large US military transport aircraft C-17 in Beijing a few days ago, a Chevrolet Suburban SUV with a US federal government license plate was also photographed appearing on the streets of Beijing. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150507
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