China has issued a firm warning to the U.S. and Japan over recent discussions about the Taiwan question, emphasizing it as a 'red line' in international diplomacy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated Wednesday that both nations must cease interfering in China's internal affairs, calling their actions 'a dangerous manipulation of regional stability.'
The remarks followed reports that U.S. and Japanese defense officials discussed Taiwan during late March talks. Guo stressed that Taiwan remains an inseparable part of Chinese territory, adding: 'No external force will ever shake our resolve to safeguard national sovereignty.'
Highlighting historical context, the spokesperson noted Japan's past colonial rule over the island and urged Tokyo to 'act with particular caution.' Both countries previously committed to the one-China principle through diplomatic agreements, commitments that Beijing now demands they uphold.
The escalating rhetoric comes as global attention focuses on Asia-Pacific security dynamics. Analysts suggest such statements reinforce China's position amid growing strategic competition between major powers.
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China urges Japan, U.S. to stop manipulating China-related issues
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