The Chinese dictatorship attacked Taiwan again this Thursday (10), stating that “it has never been a country, nor will it ever be”, in response to recent statements by Taiwanese President William Lai, defending the island’s sovereignty, which was considered by Beijing a provocation designed to increase tension in the region.
During a press conference on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning harshly criticized Lai’s words, which she said sought to “severe the historical ties” between both parties.
“No matter what Lai Ching-te says, he cannot change the objective fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China,” said Mao, reiterating that China’s position on Taiwan is “irreducible.”
According to the spokeswoman, “the one-China principle is a basic norm of international relations and a universal consensus.” Mao also emphasized that any attempt at independence is a “dead end” and that China’s reunification is “inevitable.”
In this sense, the representative of the Chinese regime warned that the People’s Republic of China will not tolerate any country, through diplomatic relations, “supporting separatist movements in Taiwan”.
“We call on foreign politicians to correct their actions and stop supporting Taiwan’s independence,” the spokeswoman added, stressing that any official interaction with Taiwan will only exacerbate tensions.
During the Taiwan National Day event this Thursday, Lai reaffirmed the sovereignty of the island, which he said was a land of “freedom” and “democracy” and is not subordinate to China.
In his speech, he highlighted his commitment to safeguarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and development against any attempt at annexation, while maintaining peace and stability across the strait.
Lai also expressed his willingness to work with China on issues such as climate change and regional security, while upholding Taiwan’s equality and dignity.
The Taiwanese president made his remarks during a ceremony to celebrate National Day, a date that commemorates the overthrow of the last imperial dynasty in 1911 and the establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan’s official name).
In the days leading up to the speech, Lai had already made statements that upset the Beijing dictatorship, saying that Taiwan is a “sovereign and independent country” and that it was impossible to consider the People’s Republic of China as the “motherland” of the Taiwanese.
In response, China accused Lai of trying to sever historical ties with China and stepped up military pressure, carrying out two joint patrols in the Taiwan Strait over the past five days.
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