China Issues Strong Warning: "Taiwan Has Never Been a Country... It Is Part of China"

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] On the 16th, the Chinese government warned that "Taiwan is a sacred and inseparable part of China" and "Taiwan has never been a country."

Ma Xiaoguang, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China, said on the same day, "If you try to challenge this steel-like fact, you will only end up with a broken head and bleeding."

This is interpreted as a public warning in response to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's statement on the 11th, after her successful re-election, that "Taiwan is an independent country."

Spokesperson Ma directly targeted President Tsai, saying, "Do not be overconfident and misjudge the situation, causing tension and confusion and putting Taiwan in danger."

He also reiterated, "Our determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity is as firm as a rock," emphasizing, "We will not tolerate even a piece of Chinese territory being divided."

President Tsai said in an interview with the BBC the previous day, "We are already an independent country," and added, "China must face reality and respect Taiwan."

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