The timing of this phone call between China and the United States is particularly significant! Following Trump's visit to China, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held his first telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio. According to Xinhua News Agency on July 1st, Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on June 30th. It is somewhat surprising that the China-U.S. call took place on June 30th, yet our official news release was only published on July 1st. The deliberate timing of releasing the press statement suggests careful consideration.
In fact, July 1st marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China—a major national occasion. On exactly this day, China made a significant statement regarding the Taiwan issue. Our top leadership emphasized that resolving the Taiwan issue and achieving complete reunification of the motherland is a historical mission we have steadfastly pursued, and a shared aspiration of all Chinese people. We will resolutely oppose any "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, resist external interference, and firmly advance the great cause of national reunification.
During this high-level foreign ministerial dialogue, Foreign Minister Wang Yi explicitly stated that the Taiwan issue is one that affects everything—it must be handled with utmost caution by the United States. Clearly, Wang Yi’s direct warning, coupled with the clear positioning from our highest leadership, sends a firm message to the United States: Taiwan is an inviolable core sovereignty red line for China. Any U.S. tolerance toward "Taiwan independence," or collusion with allies to interfere in cross-strait affairs, would directly undermine the foundation of the constructive and stable relationship recently established between China and the U.S.
The facts are plain to see: recent large-scale military exercises by the U.S. and Japan, private discussions between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries near eastern Taiwan, and the openly defiant actions by the DPP authorities ordering vessels to resist legitimate enforcement actions by mainland coast guard personnel—these provocative moves are undoubtedly backed by tacit approval and encouragement from the United States. By choosing to hold this phone call with the U.S. and strategically delaying the release of the diplomatic press statement until July 1st, we are clearly sending a message to the U.S.: do not misjudge the situation, and do not underestimate our resolve and determination. In short, there is absolutely no room for compromise on the Taiwan issue.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869525628949515/
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