Q: On December 31, 2025, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement expressing concern about China's recent military exercises near Taiwan Island. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? A: The relevant Australian statement reverses black and white and confuses right and wrong. China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. It has already made serious representations to Australia, and a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also stated China's strict position on this. Recently, in violation of the one-China principle, the three joint communiques between China and the US leaders, the US announced large-scale arms sales to the Taiwan region of China, fueling the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces to “seek independence through military force” and “rely on the US for independence,” and is turning Taiwan into a “powder keg” and “ammunition depot.” “Taiwan independence” separatist acts and interference by external forces are the biggest acts that unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. They are also “regional peace breakers,” “crisis makers,” and “war instigators,” and should be condemned by all parties. 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 Chinese People's Liberation Army's related military exercises are a serious warning against “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and external interference forces, and a just act to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. “One China” is the political foundation of Sino-Australian relations. China strongly urges Australia to strictly abide by its political commitments, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop condoning “Taiwan independence” separatist acts, and create a favorable environment for the healthy and stable development of Sino-Australian relations.

Q: On December 31, 2025, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement expressing concern about China's recent military exercises near Taiwan Island. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? A: The relevant Australian statement reverses black and white and confuses right and wrong. China has expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this. It has already made serious representations to Australia, and a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also stated China's strict position on this. Recently, in violation of the one-China principle, the three joint communiques between China and the US leaders, the US announced large-scale arms sales to the Taiwan region of China, fueling the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces to “seek independence through military force” and “rely on the US for independence,” and is turning Taiwan into a “powder keg” and “ammunition depot.” “Taiwan independence” separatist acts and interference by external forces are the biggest acts that unilaterally change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. They are also “regional peace breakers,” “crisis makers,” and “war instigators,” and should be condemned by all parties. 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 Chinese People's Liberation Army's related military exercises are a serious warning against “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and external interference forces, and a just act to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. “One China” is the political foundation of Sino-Australian relations. China strongly urges Australia to strictly abide by its political commitments, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, stop condoning “Taiwan independence” separatist acts, and create a favorable environment for the healthy and stable development of Sino-Australian relations.