Reporter: According to reports, Taiwan's “Deputy Foreign Minister” Wu Zhizhong recently paid a secret visit to Israel. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Embassy spokesperson: Taiwan is a province of China, and there is no “Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” China has always resolutely opposed any form of official contacts between countries that have established diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The Chinese Embassy in Israel made serious representations to Israel as soon as possible. The one-China principle is the general consensus of the international community and the basic principle of international relations. It is also a prerequisite and foundation for the establishment and development of diplomatic relations between China and countries around the world, including Israel. The communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel clearly stated, “The Government of the State of Israel recognizes that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China.” The Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is the core of China's core interests, and it is an insurmountable red line. We once again urge Israel to strictly abide by the one-China principle, correct its wrongdoings, stop sending any wrong signals to separatist forces advocating “Taiwan independence,” and maintain the overall situation of Sino-Israeli relations through practical actions.

Reporter: According to reports, Taiwan's “Deputy Foreign Minister” Wu Zhizhong recently paid a secret visit to Israel. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Embassy spokesperson: Taiwan is a province of China, and there is no “Ministry of Foreign Affairs.” China has always resolutely opposed any form of official contacts between countries that have established diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The Chinese Embassy in Israel made serious representations to Israel as soon as possible. The one-China principle is the general consensus of the international community and the basic principle of international relations. It is also a prerequisite and foundation for the establishment and development of diplomatic relations between China and countries around the world, including Israel. The communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel clearly stated, “The Government of the State of Israel recognizes that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People's Republic of China.” The Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is the core of China's core interests, and it is an insurmountable red line. We once again urge Israel to strictly abide by the one-China principle, correct its wrongdoings, stop sending any wrong signals to separatist forces advocating “Taiwan independence,” and maintain the overall situation of Sino-Israeli relations through practical actions.