China News Service, Beijing, September 7 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) In response to China’s Taiwanese think tank’s suggestion that Taiwan should join the CPTPP as a priority, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on the 7th that China is firmly opposed to any country and China. The Taiwan region negotiates and signs agreements with sovereign meaning and an official nature.
Some reporters asked questions. According to media reports, think tanks in Taiwan of China stated that China's Taiwan region should make it a priority to join the CPTPP.
If China joins the CPTPP first, it will hinder China's Taiwan region from joining the CPTPP and participating in regional trade integration.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin responded that the issue of China's Taiwan region's participation in regional economic cooperation must be handled in accordance with the one-China principle.
We resolutely oppose any country’s signing of an agreement with sovereignty and an official nature with the Taiwan region of China.
On this issue, China's position is clear and firm.
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