According to the Beijing Daily client report, on November 13, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a regular press conference.

A reporter asked, on the 12th, the U.S. Department of State spokesperson answered a question from Japanese media regarding Takahashi Hayato's remarks on "Taiwan's crisis," stating that the United States is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposing any side unilaterally changing the status quo. The United States supports dialogue between both sides of the Taiwan Strait and hopes that differences can be resolved through peaceful means acceptable to both people without threats. What is China's comment on this?

"Regarding Takahashi Hayato's erroneous remarks, China has already clearly stated its firm position," said Lin Jian.

Lin Jian emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the core of the core interests of China and the first red line that cannot be crossed in Sino-U.S. relations. How to resolve the Taiwan issue is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, and no external interference is allowed. We urge the U.S. to abide by the One-China Principle and the three joint communiqués between China and the United States, stop indulging and supporting "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and stop undermining Sino-U.S. relations and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.

After making comments about "the possibility of China using force against Taiwan may constitute a crisis of Japan's survival," Takahashi further claimed that her remarks conform to the views of the Japanese government and she has no intention of retracting or canceling them.

On the 13th, Lin Jian responded, "What is the real intention behind today's statement by Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato about the so-called 'crisis of survival'? Is it attempting to repeat the mistakes of militarism? Is it again trying to be enemies with the Chinese people and the Asian people? Is it trying to subvert the post-war international order?"

Lin Jian reiterated that Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and how to resolve the Taiwan issue and achieve national reunification is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, which should not be interfered with by any external forces. The current Japanese authorities' attempts to interfere in the affairs of the Taiwan Strait are a gross violation of international justice, an open challenge to the post-war international order, and a serious disruption of Sino-Japanese relations.

"If Japan dares to militarily intervene in the situation in the Taiwan Strait, it will constitute an act of aggression, and China will certainly strike back fiercely. We will resolutely exercise the right of self-defense granted by the UN Charter and international law, and firmly safeguard our national sovereignty and territorial integrity. We warn the Japanese side to deeply reflect on historical crimes, immediately stop interfering in China's internal affairs and provocative actions that cross the line, and not play with fire on the Taiwan issue. Those who play with fire will inevitably burn themselves," said Lin Jian.

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