China has called on the United States to correct its updated Taiwan-related policy wording, warning that the move undermines regional stability and violates longstanding diplomatic agreements. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the U.S. to reverse changes to its Taiwan fact sheet, which removed language explicitly opposing Taiwan's independence.
The U.S. State Department recently revised its online fact sheet, omitting prior references to non-support for Taiwan’s independence. Guo emphasized that the one-China principle—under which Taiwan is an inseparable part of China—is a global consensus and a cornerstone of cross-strait relations. \"The U.S. must adhere to its commitments in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués,\" he stated, stressing that the revision \"sends a dangerous signal to separatist forces.\"
Analysts warn that the shift could escalate friction between the world’s two largest economies. Cross-strait tensions have grown in recent years, with Beijing opposing U.S.-Taiwan military exchanges and diplomatic interactions. Guo reiterated China’s demand that the U.S. halt official ties with the Taiwan region and avoid actions that \"severely damage peace in the Taiwan Strait.\"
This development comes amid heightened global scrutiny of U.S.-China relations, with Taiwan remaining a flashpoint. Observers say the diplomatic rift underscores challenges in balancing strategic competition with regional stability.
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