China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning, has declared that adherence to the one-China principle and opposition to Taiwan independence are crucial for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This statement comes as a stern response from China following a U.S. congressional visit to Taiwan.
In a press conference disseminated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Ning affirmed that Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory. She expressed strong disapproval over the official interaction between the United States and Taiwan. "We urge the US to be mindful of the extreme complexity and sensitivity of the Taiwan question, abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US communiques," Ning said. She warned that sending erroneous signals supporting Taiwan independence to separatist forces could have repercussions for the United States.
According to a report by U.S. News, Beijing has consistently objected to any official interaction between the United States and Taiwan. The Chinese government also expressed dissatisfaction with the establishment of a House select committee on China, viewing it as hawkish. Following Republican Chair Mike Gallagher's visit, the United States announced its plan to sell $75 million worth of military communication systems to Taiwan in support of their independence - a deal that does not include weaponry.
Ning stated that this financial backing for military communications by the United States undermines China's security interests and sovereignty while damaging Sino-American relations. She further asserted that China is prepared to take decisive measures to defend its territorial integrity. As per U.S. News, under a law enacted in 1979, the United States is obligated to supply Taiwan with sufficient military hardware and technology to deter invasion. In addition to allocating $75 million for military systems, Taiwan was included in a $95 billion aid package passed by Senate. While this package awaits approval from the House of Representatives, if passed, it will allocate $1.9 billion towards replenishing weapons supplied to Taiwan.
