China is resolute in safeguarding its national sovereignty and will never allow any room for “Taiwan independence” forces in whatever form, senior envoys said.
“The one-China principle is the basic principle for China to establish and develop diplomatic ties with other countries. So it must always be observed,” Zheng Zeguang, China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, said on Saturday.
“At present, the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits comes from the obdurate secessionist activities of the ‘Taiwan independence’ forces and the connivance and support of external forces,” Zheng said in a video message celebrating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army.
“We will never allow any room for ‘Taiwan independence’ forces in whatever form. No one should underestimate the great resolve, firm will and strong capability of the Chinese people in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said.
China is always a defender of world peace and a contributor to global development, and it upholds the international order. The PLA is a staunch force firmly committed to maintaining regional stability and promoting world peace, he added.
Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, also reiterated on Friday China’s resolve in safeguarding its national sovereignty.”No one should underestimate the determination and ability of more than 1.4 billion Chinese people to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. I hope the country concerned will see this clearly and not play with fire,” he said during a Security Council briefing on Ukraine. – China Daily
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