Even Just Congratulating Causes Glare in China... Warning to US and Others Who Congratulated Taiwan President's Reelection

'Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen Wins Re-election Amid "Two Chinas" Issue
Expresses Discontent with Western Countries Including the US
Chinese Government Emphasizes "One China" Principle'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who won re-election on the 11th

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, a pro-independence politician who advocates for the concept of "two Chinas," has succeeded in her re-election, prompting China to engage in isolated diplomacy. China strongly protested through diplomatic channels to Western countries, including the United States, that congratulated President Tsai on her victory. This is interpreted as a strong warning both domestically and internationally, fearing that Taiwan's open pursuit of independence will intensify in the future.

On the 12th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang, in response to a reporter's question about the outlook following Taiwan's presidential election, began by stating, "The Taiwan issue is China's internal affair." He emphasized, "No matter how the situation in Taiwan changes, there is only one China in the world, and the fundamental fact that Taiwan is part of China will not change."

Spokesperson Geng stated, "The Chinese government adheres to the One-China principle and maintains its opposition to Taiwan independence, 'two Chinas,' and 'separate China and Taiwan.' This stance will not change," adding, "The international community will not alter the universal consensus on the One-China principle." He continued, "We believe the international community will uphold the One-China principle, oppose Taiwan independence activities by Chinese people, and support and understand the just cause of national reunification."

Regarding the congratulations from the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and others on President Tsai's election, Spokesperson Geng said, "Taiwan's election is a local matter of China," and "The actions of these countries violate the One-China principle. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition and has lodged stern representations." The phrase "lodged stern representations" is understood to mean that China protested through diplomatic channels on this specific issue.

Spokesperson Geng emphasized, "The Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests," and "China opposes any of its diplomatic partners having official exchanges with Taiwan in any form." He added, "The One-China principle is a fundamental norm in international relations and a universal consensus of the international community," and "We hope relevant countries strictly abide by the One-China principle and refrain from any official relations or exchanges of an official nature with Taiwan."

He further stated, "We hope relevant countries handle the Taiwan issue prudently and appropriately," and "Moreover, they should not send any wrong signals to Taiwan independence forces and support the peaceful development of cross-strait relations through substantive actions."

The One-China principle is the ideology or principle that the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan constitute an indivisible single country, and therefore there is only one legitimate government of China. The concept of "two Chinas" opposes this, emphasizing independence and autonomy as separate countries rather than as an internal matter of China.

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