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The sanctions were imposed according to China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law because Iwasaki has seriously violated the one-China principle and the four China-Japan political documents by openly colluding with “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, the ministry said. It also said that Iwasaki’s moves have constituted serious interference in China’s internal affairs, and undermined its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and China’s Taiwan region in any form, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
According to reports, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that calls on the Department of State to regularly review U.S.-Taiwanese relations and look for ways to deepen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
In response, Lin clarified that the Taiwan question is at the core of China’s core interests and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations. The one-China principle is the political foundation of China-U.S. relations.
“We hope compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will actively provide information on relevant illegal and criminal activities, firmly oppose all forms of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist acts, and resolutely safeguard national reunification, peace and stability across the Strait, as well as their own safety and well-being,” Chen said.
He noted that 183 countries have established official diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. Ahead of this year’s WHA session, many countries sent letters to the WHO reaffirming their support for this principle. This fully demonstrates that the one-China principle embodies the broad consensus of the international community.
China’s central government has always attached great importance to the well-being of Taiwan compatriots. Provided that the one-China principle is upheld, technical experts from Taiwan Province face no obstacles to participating in WHO activities, he added.
The so-called claim of a “gap” in the international pandemic prevention system is inconsistent with the facts and is purely a political manipulation, he said.
In his important speech at the meeting celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the CPPCC, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “We must maintain close contact with patriotic political groups, social groups, and representatives from all walks of life who love Hong Kong and Macao, help Hong Kong and Macao better integrate into the overall national development, and better play their role in the country’s opening up. We must fully implement the Party’s overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era, deepen cross-strait integration and development in all fields, promote the spiritual harmony of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and resolutely oppose any form of “Taiwan Independence” secessionist activities. We must widely unite and contact overseas Chinese and guide them to convey China’s voice. We must serve the overall situation of the country’s foreign affairs and tell the world the story of China and the story of Chinese people’s democracy.”
“It’s clear that no one is born supporting Taiwan independence, it is an ideology deliberately cultivated,” Wu said, adding that while this ideology is nurtured by certain politicians for their own purposes, it is not unchangeable.
Wu noted that in recent years, he has encouraged several students to visit the mainland and was surprised by the changes in their perspectives.
“Before their visits, these students referred to the other side of the Taiwan Strait as ‘China.’ However, upon returning, they started using the term ‘the mainland’ and inquired about more exchange projects to the mainland,” he said. “So, I am not pessimistic about the future. In fact, I am hopeful.”
Since the Democratic Progressive Party authorities are unlikely to change their education policies, efforts from the grassroots are imperative to establish a historical perspective based on Chinese identity and to restore education of traditional culture, Ou said.
“Politicians come and go, ideologies change, but the wisdom passed down from our ancestors over thousands of years will never fade,” Ou said. “I have confidence.”
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 