It is essential to unequivocally uphold the one-China principle to safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Mao made the statement in response to remarks on the the Taiwan Strait, the East China Sea and the South China Sea made by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during his visit to Japan on Monday.
"The Taiwan question is China's internal affair. The one-China principle is the political foundation for China to establish and develop relations with countries around the world, a basic norm of international relations, and a broad consensus within the international community. To safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, it is essential to unequivocally uphold the one-China principle and oppose Taiwan secession separatist activities. The situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea remains generally stable. We urge relevant parties to respect the joint efforts of countries in the region to resolve issues through dialog and consultation and to safeguard peace and stability, rather than stoking confrontation or hyping up tensions," said Mao.
One-China principle anchor of stability across Taiwan Strait: spokeswoman
One-China principle anchor of stability across Taiwan Strait: spokeswoman
