Beijing, 4 Apr (ZXS) -- In response to German Foreign Minister Baerbock's Taiwan-related remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said in Beijing on 17 April that China urges relevant parties to respect history and facts, and also hopes that some German politicians will fully understand the essence of the Taiwan issue, earnestly abide by the one-China principle, and stop making irresponsible remarks.
At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the same day, a reporter asked, according to reports, German Foreign Minister Baerbock was interviewed by German media that he warned China not to intervene militarily in the Taiwan issue during his visit to China. The German Foreign Ministry once again quoted Baerbock's statement on social media, saying that the turmoil in the Taiwan Strait will bring serious consequences to all countries in the world and the world economy, and the resulting economic crisis will also have a serious impact on China and Germany. Therefore, Europe cannot accept unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait by force. What is China's comment on this?
Wang Wenbin said: A few days ago, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang clearly expounded China's position on the Taiwan issue when he met with Foreign Minister Baerbock to meet with reporters.
Wang Wenbin stressed that Taiwan's return to China is an important part of the post-World War II international order. The real status quo of the Taiwan issue is that both sides of the strait belong to one China, Taiwan is a part of China, and China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity have never been divided. The Taiwan issue is at the core of China's core interests. "Resolving the Taiwan issue is Chinese its own business, no foreign country has the right to interfere, and do not expect any concessions from China on the issue of safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity due to external pressure."
Wang Wenbin said: The fundamental cause of the tension in the Taiwan Strait in recent years is that the "Taiwan independence" elements on the island have engaged in separatist activities with the connivance and support of external forces. The act of "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace and stability. To maintain peace and tranquility in the Taiwan Strait and the region, it is necessary to take a clear-cut stand against "Taiwan independence" and external interference.
"We urge relevant parties to respect history and facts, and we also hope that some politicians in Germany will fully understand the essence of the Taiwan issue, earnestly abide by the one-China principle, and stop making irresponsible remarks." Wang Wenbin pointed out. (End)