Taiwan is the “first red line” that the US must not cross in Sino-US relations, according to Qin Gang, who made the statement in his first significant speech since becoming China’s foreign minister. Qin Gang was speaking on the sidelines of China’s annual parliamentary meeting. He added that it was “absurd” of US officials to dismiss Taiwan as a domestic Chinese issue. The first line that cannot be crossed in China-US ties, according to him, is the Taiwan dispute, which lies at the center of China’s basic interests and the political foundations of those relations.
Beijing will keep working for “peaceful reunification”: Qin
Qin also blamed Washington for “the Taiwan question.” “The United States has unshakable responsibility for causing the Taiwan question.” He further said that Beijing will keep working for “peaceful reunification” of the so-called two Chinas. Qin added that China reserves the right to take all necessary measures.”No one should ever underestimate the firm resolve strong will and great capability of the Chinese government and people to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
The degree of friction between China and Taiwan has significantly increased recently. In the last three years, China has increased diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan, which is democratically governed, in an effort to persuade Taipei to recognize Chinese sovereignty.
Taiwan vehemently refutes China’s territorial assertions
Taiwan, on the other hand, vehemently refutes China’s territorial assertions and maintains that only the people of Taiwan have the authority to determine their own future. Washington backs Taiwan’s claims to sovereignty. A defense funding plan that included up to billion (€9. (www.curlygirldesign.com) 4 billion) in support for Taiwan was approved by US President Joseph Biden in 2022. He has even stated that if China attacks Taiwan without warning, Washington will step in.