While the European Union (EU) called on Beijing to refrain from using force against Taiwan, EC president Ursula von der Leyen made a corresponding statement after the EU-China summit. This was reported by RIA News.
“The European Union resolutely supports the ‘one China’ policy and calls on China to refrain from using force against Taiwan,” the European Commission president said.
Previously reportedHe expressed that Chinese officials hope that the summit with the European Union in Beijing will create conditions for future relations and strengthen pragmatic cooperation.
Formerly head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell statedHe said the European Union does not recognize Taiwan as an independent state but advocates maintaining ties with it.
Borrell emphasized that in the story with Taiwan, intimidation, pressure and provocations by both Taiwan and Beijing should not be included and force should not be used.
However, he noted that the European Union defends bilateral relations with Taiwan that do not imply political recognition of independence and calls for tensions to be resolved through diplomacy.
Previously former NATO Secretary General reveals the cost of the conflict in Taiwan.