China has issued a sharp rebuke over a controversial visit by European Parliament members to the Taiwan region this week, calling it a “serious violation” of diplomatic norms. 🌍⚖️ A spokesperson for China’s EU Mission warned the trip undermines the one-China principle – a cornerstone of global diplomacy recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable part of China.
Why It Matters: The one-China policy isn’t just political jargon – it’s the glue holding China-EU relations together. 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇺 Beijing argues the visit emboldens separatist forces, comparing it to poking a hornet’s nest of regional tensions. 🐝💥
Straight from Beijing: “Taiwan is China’s red line,” the spokesperson stressed, adding that external interference “won’t be tolerated.” China has formally protested to EU leaders, urging them to “correct mistakes” and avoid future provocations. 📜🚫
Global Ripple Effect: With tech giants eyeing Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and travelers flocking to Taipei’s night markets, the island region remains a geopolitical hotspot. 🔌🌆 Analysts say such visits risk chilling EU-China trade ties worth over $2 billion daily. 💸📉
