The Chinese Government has stated that the Taiwan question is an internal affair that requires no external interference. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people. Guo made this statement while briefing journalists in Beijing, China, in response to comments by US officials on the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
US officials had suggested that the likelihood of China invading Taiwan before 2028 was decreasing. This assessment was based on factors such as delays in China's military readiness due to the Communist Party's anti-corruption campaign. Additionally, Beijing is awaiting the outcome of Taiwan's 2028 election, which some Chinese officials believe could lead to a government more willing to be controlled by China.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson emphasized that the US side must adhere to the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués. Guo also urged the US to act prudently on the Taiwan question, following important common understandings reached at a meeting between the two presidents. China has consistently opposed external interference in its internal affairs.
The US has recently sold two F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan, with plans to deliver another 64 within the year. China has expressed firm opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan. Guo reiterated China's clear stance on this issue, emphasizing that Beijing will not tolerate external interference in its internal affairs.
The Taiwan question has been a point of contention between China and the US for years. China considers Taiwan a part of its territory, while Taiwan operates as a democratically governed island. The US has maintained a complex relationship with Taiwan, providing military support while also acknowledging the one-China principle.
Guo's statement reflects China's consistent stance on the Taiwan question. Beijing has long maintained that resolving the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese people, and that external interference will not be tolerated. The Chinese Government has urged the US to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The situation surrounding Taiwan remains a sensitive and complex issue in international relations. China's assertion that the Taiwan question is an internal affair that requires no external interference reflects its firm stance on the issue. The international community will be watching developments closely, as tensions between China and the US continue to evolve.
Key points
- China tells US that Taiwan issue is internal affair, needs no external interference
- US officials believe likelihood of Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is decreasing
- China opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, reiterates one-China principle
