JAKARTA - The Chinese government insists that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China, even though Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te supports the current "status quo" conditions.
"Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory. The future of Taiwan can only be determined by more than 1.4 billion Chinese people, including Taiwanese people," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference in Beijing, reported by ANTARA, Friday, June 19.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te on Thursday (18/6) at a reception for international media in Taipei said Taiwan's sovereignty is in the hands of the Taiwanese people, he also revealed that Taiwan and the People's Republic of China do not submit to each other, and Taiwan is not part of the People's Republic of China.
"The fact that Lai Ching-te continues to spread the 'Taiwan independence' narrative only shows his nervousness and uncertainty, because seeking 'independence' with US support and increasing military power will only lead to a dead end," said Lin Jian.
Lin Jian said no words or deeds from the authorities of the ruling party in Taiwan DPP or Lai Ching-te himself would ever change the fundamental nature of the Taiwan issue, which is entirely China's internal affairs.
"They will also never shake the international commitment to one China or stop the inevitability of China's reunification," Lin Jian said.
In a speech at the event, Lai Ching-te said Taiwan strives to embrace the world and firmly upholds democracy and freedom to bring prosperity to its people.
He also emphasized that Taiwan would resolutely cooperate with the international community to maintain the status quo of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Lai Ching-te also expressed gratitude to the G7 members for their latest joint statement, which reaffirmed opposition to any attempt to change the status quo in the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and in the Taiwan Strait, in particular by violence or coercion.
He also called on China to stop its military expansion in the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, and to reject the use of force against Taiwan.
Based on the principles of equality and dignity, Lai Ching-te said Taiwan is willing to engage in exchanges and cooperation with China to promote peace and common prosperity.
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