Resolving Taiwan question is responsibility of Chinese people, not subject to any external interference: Chinese FM
Global Times
By Global Times Published: Sep 11, 2023 05:56 PM
The Taiwan question is a matter of China's internal affairs, while resolving it is the responsibility of the Chinese people and should be decided by them, without any external interference, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday, refuting US President Joe Biden's view that China now faces economic challenges to keep it from "invading" the Taiwan region.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a regular press conference on Monday.
Speaking of the relations between China and Vietnam, Mao said that China noticed that the Vietnamese side has repeatedly emphasized that developing a comprehensive strategic partnership with China is Vietnam's top diplomatic priority, as well as a top priority in its foreign relations.
The Chinese side believes that the development of bilateral relations between countries should not target third parties and should not undermine regional peace, stability and development, Mao noted.
"We urge the US to respect the common aspirations of regional countries to promote stability, cooperation and development, when dealing with Asian countries, abiding by the basic norms of international relations, and abandoning hegemonic and Cold War thinking," said Mao.
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