The Chinese mainland has doubled down on its opposition to any official exchanges between the U.S. and the Taiwan region, calling it a red line in cross-strait relations. 🔴🗣️
Key Statements from Beijing
Spokesperson Chen Binhua of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's U.S. "transit" plans, calling them a "provocative move" that undermines regional stability. The remarks came Wednesday amid rising tensions.
One-China Principle: Non-Negotiable
Chen emphasized the one-China principle as a global consensus, urging Washington to honor commitments from past China-U.S. agreements. 🌐🤝 "Sending wrong signals to separatist forces risks peace across the Taiwan Strait," he warned.
Appeal to Latin America
The spokesperson also encouraged Latin American and Caribbean nations to reject Taiwan-related engagements and prioritize cooperation with Beijing. 🌎💼
With 182 countries recognizing the one-China policy, the mainland continues to frame Taiwan’s status as a "settled matter of international law." ⚖️📜
