A spokesperson from the Chinese mainland has strongly opposed Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent stopover in the United States during his visit to so-called \"diplomatic allies\" in the Pacific.
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized on Sunday that despite any tactics employed by Lai and Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to advance their \"Taiwan secession\" agenda, the international community's commitment to the one-China principle remains unshaken. Chen highlighted that historical trends are moving progressively towards China's reunification.
Echoing this stance, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated on Monday that China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and the Taiwan region. Lin also stressed that China stands against any U.S. efforts to support Taiwan secessionists and their activities.
The timelines presented below illustrate historical and legal facts affirming Taiwan as an integral part of China.
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Graphics: Taiwan's historical and legal status as part of China
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