Dec 8, 2023, 9:40 AM

China warns US against interfering in internal affairs

China warns US against interfering in internal affairs

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi cautioned US Secretary of State Antony Blinken against meddling in Beijing's internal matters during a phone call.

The conversation covered the future of Sino-US relations, the West Asia situation, and Taiwan.

Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of its territory under the One-China principle and reserves the right to use force if Taipei declares independence. Wang reiterated this position, emphasizing that the US should refrain from interference and not support any "Taiwan independence" forces, as reported by China Central Television.

Last month, Chinese government spokesperson Chen Binhua issued a warning, stating that "Taiwan independence means war." During a meeting with US President Joe Biden in California, Chinese leader Xi Jinping identified Taiwan as the most critical and volatile issue in Sino-American relations.

He urged Washington to cease arming Taipei and back the peaceful reunification of China, describing it as "unstoppable."

Presently, Taiwan has ordered over $14 billion worth of US military equipment.

MP/TSN

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