American Protests Comment On Elections In Taiwan, Chinese Ministry Of Foreign Affairs: Violating Three US-China Communiques

Illustration. The relationship between the United States (US) and China which often heats up when it comes to Taiwan. (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The Chinese government has protested against the official statement of the United States Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the results of the Taiwan election.

"The US Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement regarding elections in Taiwan's territory seriously violates the principles of 'One China' and 'Three communicants with the US-China' and contradicts US political commitments that only maintain cultural, commercial, and other unofficial relations with Taiwan," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) said in a statement. China, Sunday January 14, confiscated by Antara.

On Saturday evening January 13, a candidate for Taiwanese leader from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), William Lai Ching-te, declared his victory in the Taiwanese leadership election.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken later said, "We congratulate Dr. Lai Ching-te for his victory in the Taiwan election. We also congratulate the Taiwanese people who participated in the free and fair elections and show the strength of their democratic system."

"This also sends a very wrong signal to separatist groups 'Taiwan independence supporters'. We deeply regret the statement and firmly oppose it, we have also submitted an official statement to the US," the statement said.

A statement by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Taiwan issue was at the heart of China's national interest and was a forbidden line that should not be violated in China-US relations.

"The principle of 'One China' is the basic norm in international relations, the consensus that applies in the international community, and the political foundation of China-US relations. China firmly opposes the US in all forms of official interaction with Taiwan and interferes in Taiwan's affairs in any way and under any pretext," the statement said.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges the US to seriously adhere to the principles of "One China" and "Three Communications with China-US" and act seriously in accordance with the commitments that have been reiterated many times by US leaders not to support the "Taiwan independence" option, "two China" or "one China, one Taiwan", and not to try to use the Taiwan issue as a tool to stem China.

"We urge the US to stop official interactions with Taiwan and stop sending the wrong signal to separatist groups for 'Taiwan independence'," China's Foreign Ministry said.

As for William Lai Ching-te's victory in the Taiwan election, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that it was a domestic matter.

"Whatever changes happen in Taiwan, the basic fact that has not changed is that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China will not change. The principle of 'One China' is a solid foundation for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," he said.

The Chinese government believes the international community will continue to adhere to the principles of "One China" and understand and support the goals of the Chinese people in opposing separatist activities of "Taiwan independence" and seeking to realize national reunification.

Due to the results of the Taiwanese elections, US President Joe Biden has said that he does not support Taiwan's independence.

"We don't support independence for Taiwan", Biden told reporters after the election results were announced in Taipei. Biden's comments came as he departed from the White House for Camp David.

It is known that candidate from DPP William Lai Ching-te received more than 5.58 million votes from around 14 million ballots, Hou Yu-ih, pocketing 4.66 million votes and Ko Wen-je from the Taiwanese People's Party (TPP) received 3.68 million votes.

Lai said he had received the most support and that Taiwan would continue to be on the right track.

"We will use the exchange to replace the inhibition, dialogue to replace confrontation and confidently seek exchange and cooperation with China," Lai said.

Lai will officially take office in May after the four-year term of office for Tsai Ing-wen leader ends.

Currently, Lai is still the deputy leader of Tsai Ing-wen and this will be the third DPP successive victory.