China has issued a sharp warning against military cooperation between the U.S. and the Taiwan region, calling it a dangerous game that threatens regional stability. 🌏 The remarks came as tensions flare over reports of a potential visit by Taiwan's navy chief to the U.S. next week.
🗣️ 'The Taiwan question is the very core of China’s interests,' said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a Friday briefing. He urged Washington to 'immediately stop official exchanges' with the island and avoid emboldening what he called 'Taiwan independence separatist forces.'
Lin doubled down on Beijing’s stance that Taiwan is an 'inalienable part of China,' stressing that the one-China principle remains the bedrock of U.S.-China relations. The spokesperson also pressed the U.S. to honor commitments made in historic agreements like the three joint communiqués – key diplomatic documents shaping cross-Pacific ties since 1972.
This latest friction highlights the tightrope Washington walks in balancing alliances while navigating China’s red lines. 🔥 With both global powers eyeing the Taiwan Strait, analysts say even symbolic military gestures could spark wider disputes.
