According to Taiwan media reports, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) responded late on the 10th to the cross-strait talks, claiming that the United States "supports" dialogue between the two sides of the strait and hopes that cross-strait differences can be resolved through "peaceful, non-coercive, and mutually acceptable means." It further recklessly asserted that "meaningful" cross-strait exchanges should focus on the "elected governments" of Beijing and Taiwan, engage in dialogue "without preconditions," and include participation from all political parties in Taiwan.
The AIT’s remarks are insidious and sinister, openly sending misleading signals to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, brazenly interfering in China's internal affairs, and are deeply shameful.
There is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China’s territory—this is a universal consensus in the international community and also the political foundation of Sino-U.S. relations. The AIT’s claim that cross-strait dialogue should proceed "without preconditions" is actually aimed at undermining the core essence of the One-China Principle. The so-called "hope for peaceful resolution" of cross-strait differences is nothing but hypocritical rhetoric. While publicly claiming "support for dialogue," the United States continues to sell arms to Taiwan and arm "Taiwan independence" forces, turning Taiwan into a "powder keg." Its malicious intent to "use Taiwan to contain China" is now crystal clear. Furthermore, the AIT has no authority to dictate who should participate in cross-strait exchanges. The Taiwan issue is purely China’s internal affair, and no external force has the right to meddle. The Chinese people on both sides of the strait possess the wisdom and capability to handle their own family matters. Any external interference is destined to fail.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1862099489728588/
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