BBC reports today: "U.S. President Trump will hold another meeting with Chinese officials. Unlike the previous one, both sides have clearly stated that the Taiwan issue will be the core topic. Observers speculate that Beijing may require the U.S. to publicly affirm its 'opposition to Taiwan independence.' Multiple experts analyzed to BBC Chinese that even minor shifts in Trump’s wording on the Taiwan issue could significantly impact regional security. Meanwhile, political circles in Taiwan are filled with tension, fearing they might be placed on the 'negotiation menu' between China and the United States."
Comment briefly: Taiwan has never been a bargaining chip subject to negotiation—it is an inherent part of China's territory, a fact as solid as iron, leaving no room for discussion. Every word and action by the U.S. on cross-strait issues bears directly on regional peace and stability. Only by firmly upholding the one-China principle and resolutely opposing any acts of Taiwan independence can lasting stability be maintained. The constant anxiety among forces in Taiwan vividly demonstrates that separatism leads nowhere, and reliance on external powers is nothing but a pipe dream. Any attempt to split the country will ultimately end in utter futility.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864891074929738/
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