China Opposes Taiwan President's Planned US Visit "Regardless of Reason"

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson "Firmly Opposed... Protesting to the US"
President Tsai Plans Meeting with US House Speaker in April

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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it "firmly opposes" Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's planned visit to the United States and has lodged a diplomatic protest with the U.S. side.

On the 8th, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing regarding reports of President Tsai's planned visit to the U.S., "We firmly oppose any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan," and announced that a stern negotiation had been raised with the U.S. A stern negotiation refers to a protest through diplomatic channels.

He continued, "Taiwan independence and division cannot coexist with peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, like water and fire. The true threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is the forces of Taiwan independence and division," adding, "We firmly oppose the leader of the Taiwan independence and division forces visiting the United States for any pretext or reason."

Spokesperson Mao Ning urged the U.S. to adhere to the "One China" principle, emphasizing, "No one should underestimate the strong determination, firm will, and powerful capability of the Chinese government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity."

According to foreign media and Taiwanese reports, President Tsai plans to transit through the United States while visiting Central American countries next month. It is known that she is pursuing a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Meanwhile, Taiwan currently has formal diplomatic relations with 14 countries, most of which are small Pacific island nations except for Paraguay, Guatemala, and the Vatican in Europe. China insists on the "One China" principle and pressures countries with diplomatic ties to Taiwan to sever those relations.

In fact, last August, former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan sparked strong backlash from Chinese authorities.

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