On Monday, December 8, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed questions about the newly released U.S. national security strategy report at a regular press briefing. Guo emphasized that how to resolve the Taiwan question is solely a matter for the Chinese mainland, brooking no external interference.
Guo Jiakun reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, placing the Taiwan question at the core of the Chinese mainland’s core interests and marking it as the first red line in China-U.S. relations. His remarks underline Beijing’s insistence on the one-China principle and the commitments enshrined in the three China-U.S. joint communiques.
Responding directly to initiatives in Washington’s strategy report, Guo called on the U.S. side to approach the Taiwan question with extra prudence, honor its leaders’ commitments, and stop aiding and abetting separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence." "China will never flinch in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity," he stressed.
For young global citizens, these developments highlight shifting dynamics in one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints. Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts tracking supply chains in the semiconductor industry should pay close attention: cross-strait ties influence global chip production and international markets.
As thought leaders and policymakers digest the U.S. report, the international community will be watching whether Washington adjusts its stance. For travelers and digital nomads planning trips to East Asia, the briefing is a reminder of the broader political currents that shape regional stability.
With high-stakes diplomacy playing out on both sides of the Pacific, this week’s exchange sets the tone for cross-strait interactions and China-U.S. relations in the months ahead.
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MOFA: Resolving the Taiwan question is solely China's matter
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