China has No President in Taiwan... A Warning for Japan-Taiwan Relations

President Tsai and Former Prime Minister Abe Hold Video Call; Japan Must Exercise Caution in Words and Actions
Linking Ukraine Issue to Taiwan Problem Is a Risky and Futile Act

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] China expressed displeasure as Japanese political circles, including former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, pointed fingers at China. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a stern protest against Japan regarding Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's video call with former Prime Minister Abe on the 22nd.

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It also warned that the Taiwan issue and the Ukraine issue are fundamentally different, cautioning that some Japanese political circles inciting Taiwan independence is a dangerous act.

According to state-run Xinhua News Agency on the 24th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated regarding the video call between President Tsai and former Prime Minister Abe that China opposes official exchanges between countries that have diplomatic relations with China and Taiwan, and firmly opposes Taiwan's membership in international organizations, emphasizing that Taiwan, as a part of China, has no president.

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed this view on the video call between President Tsai and former Prime Minister Abe, criticizing that "some Japanese political forces are colluding with Taiwan separatist forces and acting arbitrarily."

Spokesperson Wang pointed out that "Japan committed significant historical crimes against the Chinese people, including colonizing Taiwan in the past," and urged some Japanese politicians to deeply reflect on their past mistakes. He also emphasized that some Japanese political circles should be cautious in their words and actions regarding the Taiwan issue.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also drew a line against attempts to link the Ukraine issue with the Taiwan issue.

Spokesperson Wang stated, "Some Japanese politicians are comparing Taiwan to Ukraine," asserting that Taiwan and Ukraine have essential differences. He added that linking the Ukraine issue to the Taiwan issue is a dangerous and unproductive act.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

He also issued a warning to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of Taiwan.

Spokesperson Wang reiterated, "The fact that Taiwan is a part of China cannot be changed, and the trend of Taiwan inevitably returning to the motherland cannot be stopped," warning again that "Taiwan independence forces will ultimately face annihilation."

President Tsai and former Prime Minister Abe exchanged views via video on the 22nd regarding ways to ease tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

President Tsai told former Prime Minister Abe, "Taiwanese people regard Russia's invasion of Ukraine as if it were their own matter," and expressed hope that "Taiwan and Japan will strengthen exchanges and cooperation to promote peace and stability in the region."

In response, former Prime Minister Abe said, "Russia's aggression against Ukraine is a serious challenge to the international order," and hoped to respond together through cooperation with the international community that shares common values.

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