Trump-Xi Meeting: MAC Says No Surprising Information So Far
Regarding the Trump-Xi meeting held in Beijing this morning, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the government is closely monitoring the process and results, and the national security team is in close contact with the US side. So far, there has been no surprising information.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Lee Ya-wen, Taipei, 14th) Following the Trump-Xi meeting held in Beijing this morning, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that the government is closely monitoring the process and results of the meeting, and the national security team has also maintained close contact with the American side. 'So far, there is no surprising information,' the MAC said.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference this afternoon, chaired by Deputy Minister and spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh, to respond to the Trump-Xi meeting.
According to CCTV News, Xi Jinping stated at the meeting, 'The Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations. If handled well, the overall stability of bilateral relations can be maintained; if not handled well, the two countries will collide or even conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a very dangerous situation. Taiwan independence is as incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait as fire and water. Maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the greatest common denominator for both China and the US.'
Liang Wen-chieh stated that the Trump-Xi meeting has received great attention, and the government is closely monitoring its development, process, and results. The national security team is also in close contact with the US side. 'So far, there is no surprising information.'
He said that maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait is not only the greatest common denominator for China and the US but also for the Asia-Pacific region and the entire world. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are also of great significance to the global technology, economy, and trade. 'So we are not particularly surprised by these words (from Xi).'
Regarding Xi Jinping's mention that 'if the Taiwan issue is not handled well, the two countries (China and the US) will collide or even conflict,' Liang Wen-chieh said that similar remarks have been seen many times, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has also made similar statements, so he is not particularly surprised.
He emphasized that if maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the greatest common denominator for both China and the US, the CCP should restrain its own military intimidation behaviors. 'What truly triggers danger in the Taiwan Strait are the incursions by CCP aircraft and ships, not the efforts of the Taiwanese people to maintain their way of life.' (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150514
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference this afternoon, chaired by Deputy Minister and spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh, to respond to the Trump-Xi meeting.
According to CCTV News, Xi Jinping stated at the meeting, 'The Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations. If handled well, the overall stability of bilateral relations can be maintained; if not handled well, the two countries will collide or even conflict, pushing the entire China-US relationship into a very dangerous situation. Taiwan independence is as incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait as fire and water. Maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the greatest common denominator for both China and the US.'
Liang Wen-chieh stated that the Trump-Xi meeting has received great attention, and the government is closely monitoring its development, process, and results. The national security team is also in close contact with the US side. 'So far, there is no surprising information.'
He said that maintaining stability in the Taiwan Strait is not only the greatest common denominator for China and the US but also for the Asia-Pacific region and the entire world. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are also of great significance to the global technology, economy, and trade. 'So we are not particularly surprised by these words (from Xi).'
Regarding Xi Jinping's mention that 'if the Taiwan issue is not handled well, the two countries (China and the US) will collide or even conflict,' Liang Wen-chieh said that similar remarks have been seen many times, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has also made similar statements, so he is not particularly surprised.
He emphasized that if maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the greatest common denominator for both China and the US, the CCP should restrain its own military intimidation behaviors. 'What truly triggers danger in the Taiwan Strait are the incursions by CCP aircraft and ships, not the efforts of the Taiwanese people to maintain their way of life.' (Editor: Yang Sheng-ju) 1150514