China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with a senior Fijian diplomat's recent visit to the Taiwan region, and lodged representations with the Fijian side regarding the issue, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
"China always resolutely opposes official interaction in any form between countries that have diplomatic relations with China and China's Taiwan region. The visit to Taiwan by certain Fijian officials seriously violates Fiji's political commitment to the one-China principle. China expresses strong dissatisfaction with this action and has lodged solemn representations with the Fijian side. The despicable actions of the Taiwan regime will get nowhere," said Mao.
China lodges representations with Fiji over official's Taiwan trip
China lodges representations with Fiji over official's Taiwan trip
China lodges representations with Fiji over official's Taiwan trip
Iran's state television IRIB reported on Sunday that the U.S.-Iran talks, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, were suspended after about 80 minutes of discussions, as the two sides paused for a break and internal consultations.
According to media reports, no negotiations on Iran's nuclear program took place during the first round of talks, which focused on the implementation of clause 13 of the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries and prioritized issues related to Lebanon.
Qatari sources said the first round of talks focused on Lebanon, with discussions on the Strait of Hormuz to follow. A third session will address Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, said the Iranian delegation left the venue of the talks in protest over comments by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Earlier in the day, Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform to "hit Iran very hard again" if Iran did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble."
US-Iran talks pause as Iranian delegation reportedly leaves venue in protest over Trump comments
