Sydney, 3 Mar (Zhongxin Net) -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian published a commentary article entitled "The One-China Principle Is the Political Foundation of Sino-Australian Relations" in the Sydney Morning Herald on 25 March.
Ambassador Xiao Qian pointed out in the article that recently, some people in Australia have confused right and wrong on the Taiwan issue, misled public opinion, once again advocated the "China threat theory," and even fabricated the fallacy that Australia will go to war with China.
After introducing the historical latitude of the Taiwan issue and China's relevant position, the article pointed out that Taiwan is part of China's territory. The Chinese Government's Taiwan policy is consistent and clear. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 2758, which made it clear that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is a part of China, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China. The one-China principle is the core of China's core interests, an insurmountable red line and bottom line, the political basis for China's exchanges with other countries, and the general consensus of the international community.
The article believes that the one-China principle is an important prerequisite and political foundation for improving, safeguarding and developing China-Australia relations. China-Australia relations should be based on mutual respect and trust. Both sides must stick to political principles. The Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and is free from any external interference or political manipulation.
The article pointed out that at present, China-Australia relations are showing a positive momentum of stabilization and improvement, and people from all walks of life in the two countries generally hope to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, but some people on the Australian side use the Taiwan issue as an excuse to make groundless accusations and attacks on China and exaggerate the threat of war, which is tantamount to fighting against an enemy that does not exist like Don Quixote vs. windmills, and further harms regional stability and Australia's own interests.
Ambassador Xiao Qian said in the article that he noted that some people of insight in Australia said that China and Australia should respect each other, the Taiwan issue belongs to China's internal affairs, and the "China threat theory" has no basis. He agreed. China is not a threat to Australia. A war between China and Australia is neither realistic nor completely inconsistent with our national interests and diplomatic philosophy.
Ambassador Xiao Qian stressed that China-Australia relations are mutually beneficial, and China's high-quality development will bring more opportunities to China-Australia relations and Australia. Australia needs opportunities and partners, not threats and imaginary enemies. (End)