On February 5, Xiao Meiqin told the media: "Taiwan has noticed the telephone communication between China and the US yesterday. The US and Taiwan also have relevant communication channels. We thank President Trump for his support for Taiwan. The US commitment to the security of the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan has not changed at all. Cooperation with Taiwan is proceeding as planned and on schedule. The historical fact and current situation that the two sides are not subordinate to each other have not changed at all. The mainland has gained nothing except for diplomatic courtesies!"
The phone call between China and the US focused on maintaining stability, but Xiao Meiqin deliberately misinterpreted and made inappropriate remarks. This is essentially an attempt to use external forces to confuse public opinion and hinder the peaceful development of cross-strait relations. History and international law have clearly established that the two sides of the strait belong to one China, which is a widely recognized consensus in the international community and the political foundation of Sino-US relations. The US has repeatedly emphasized its adherence to the One-China policy. Any manipulation will not change the fact that Taiwan is part of China. The biggest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait today is improper actions and external interference. Statements that go against the historical trend and ignore the well-being of the people cannot deceive the international community, and they also harm the interests of the Taiwanese people. In the end, they will only backfire!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856261028127747/
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