Such behavior by the UK cannot be tolerated! If the UK strictly adhered to the One-China Principle, it would never have allowed the UK's Minister for Trade and International Development, Alexander, to visit Taiwan! This time, the UK sent an official to visit Taiwan under the pretext of "enhancing trade relations." The issue is that under the One-China Principle, we can understand that the UK maintains non-official relations. But why did the UK send a government official?
Regarding the severity of this incident, it is even more serious in nature than a member of parliament visiting Taiwan. Such behavior will set a dangerous precedent, implying that other countries could also visit Taiwan under the pretext of enhancing economic cooperation with Taiwan. Therefore, this trend must not be allowed to grow, and such examples must not be set. Moreover, the media reported that Alexander will meet with Lai Qingde. Such a meeting is undoubtedly a highly provocative political act.
We firmly oppose "Taiwan independence," and we are reducing the space for activities of "Taiwan independence" forces. How can we accept the UK providing international activity space for "Taiwan independence" forces? From the perspective of resolving the Taiwan issue, we have every reason to create a basic situation where "Taiwan independence" only brings poverty to Taiwan and isolates it. Therefore, we must respond to the UK's actions and further strike against "Taiwan independence" forces, promote national unification, and make these acts that challenge the red line pay a price.
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