China Warns US Not to Intervene in Taiwan Issue Ahead of First Summit Meeting

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] China has warned the United States not to interfere in the Taiwan issue ahead of the first virtual summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

According to China Central Television (CCTV) on the 14th, Qin Gang, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., stated in a virtual congratulatory speech at the annual meeting of the China Peaceful Reunification Alliance held in San Francisco the previous day, "The United States is constantly meddling in the Taiwan issue and trying to suppress China through Taiwan."

He warned, "This will surely backfire on them."

He added, "We hope the United States strictly adheres to the 'One China' principle and its commitments to China, handles the Taiwan issue prudently, and is cautious about conflicts and confrontations between the two countries over Taiwan."

Ambassador Qin also criticized Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), saying, "They are inciting cross-strait (兩岸, China and Taiwan) confrontation and colluding with external forces to provoke independence." He further claimed, "Such actions seriously harm the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation and the interests of Taiwan compatriots, and also undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait."

Earlier, Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister, also warned the U.S. about Taiwan during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the 13th.

He said, "Taiwan independence is the greatest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," and added, "History and reality prove that any encouragement and support for Taiwan independence forces will destroy peace in the Taiwan Strait and ultimately bring self-inflicted consequences." He urged, "If the U.S. truly wants peace in the Taiwan Strait, it must clearly and firmly oppose any acts of Taiwan independence."

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