Q: On December 30, a spokesperson for the European Union's External Action Service issued a statement on China's military exercises near Taiwan Island. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: The relevant military exercises carried out by the Chinese People's Liberation Army are a severe punishment for “Taiwan independence” separatist forces “seeking independence through military force,” and a just act to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is solely an internal affair of China, and no outside interference is allowed. The European side's relevant statement violates the one-China principle and interferes in China's internal affairs. The Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. Secessionist acts of “Taiwan independence” and condoning support from outside forces are the greatest threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits. To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, we must adhere to the one-China principle and clearly oppose “Taiwan independence.” China urges the European side to strictly abide by its political promises to China, put the one-China principle into practice, and not send any wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.

Q: On December 30, a spokesperson for the European Union's External Action Service issued a statement on China's military exercises near Taiwan Island. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: The relevant military exercises carried out by the Chinese People's Liberation Army are a severe punishment for “Taiwan independence” separatist forces “seeking independence through military force,” and a just act to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Taiwan issue is solely an internal affair of China, and no outside interference is allowed. The European side's relevant statement violates the one-China principle and interferes in China's internal affairs. The Chinese side expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. Secessionist acts of “Taiwan independence” and condoning support from outside forces are the greatest threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Straits. To maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits, we must adhere to the one-China principle and clearly oppose “Taiwan independence.” China urges the European side to strictly abide by its political promises to China, put the one-China principle into practice, and not send any wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.