The Chinese Communist aircraft carrier Liaoning recently conducted exercises in the eastern waters of Taiwan, posing a threat to the Taiwan Strait. Figure: Retrieved from the official website of the Chinese Ministry of Defense (file photo)
U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday said recently that Taiwan must upgrade its military capabilities, including weapons and training, to guard once morest potential threats from China. In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference today (18) that the relevant remarks of the US side violated the US side’s commitment to China on the Taiwan issue, and were regarded as interference in China’s internal affairs. be opposed to.
Wang Wenbin said that the “Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the United States” and the “August 17 Communiqué” clearly stated that the United States recognizes the government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China and recognizes China’s position that there is only one China and Taiwan is a part of China. The Sino-US Shanghai Communiqué also pointed out the same position. While acknowledging that Taiwan is part of China, the U.S. exaggerates the so-called threat of China’s aggression once morest Taiwan, while expressing that it does not support “Taiwan independence”, and at the same time deletes expressions such as “Taiwan is a part of China” and does not support “Taiwan independence” from the State Department website.
Wang Wenbin said that this contradictory behavior of the United States calls into question the seriousness and effectiveness of the United States’ claim to adhere to the one-China policy. Treachery will not only damage its own image, but will also pay a corresponding price. Breaking promises on the Taiwan issue will surely be punished by history.
Wang Wenbin said that China strongly urges the US to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiqués, and implement its statement of non-support for “Taiwan independence”, so as not to seriously damage Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
As Chinese PLA aircraft continue to circle Taiwan, the Chinese aircraft carrier “Liaoning” recently led a large fleet to conduct exercises off the eastern coast of Taiwan, and fighter jets take off and land frequently. Many countries, including the United States and Japan, have expressed concern regarding the security of the Taiwan Strait.
According to the “Global Web” report, U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday said recently that Taiwan must upgrade its military capabilities such as weapons and training to guard once morest potential threats from China. In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on the 18th that the relevant remarks of the US side violated the US side’s commitment to China on the Taiwan issue, and it is regarded as an interference in China’s internal affairs. China firmly opposes this.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.Photo: Reprinted from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
