A representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) commented on the results of the elections in Taiwan, calling the issue of the island’s status, as before, an internal matter of the PRC. His answer to a journalist’s question has been published Web site Chinese foreign ministry.
“The Taiwan issue is China’s internal issue. “No matter what changes happen in Taiwan, the basic fact that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China will not change,” he said.
The speaker also assured that the Chinese government’s stance on supporting the one-China principle will not change. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also added that Beijing will continue to oppose Taiwan’s independence and the “one China, one Taiwan” principle.
“The one-China principle is a strong anchor of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. “We believe that the international community will continue to adhere to the one-China principle,” he said.
Taiwan voters choosed The new president is 64-year-old Lai Qingde, a supporter of independence from the PRC. Speaking after summarizing the voting results, the politician said his victory would help “Taiwan stay on the world map”. The position of the elected leader in China is considered “extremely dangerous”.
Previously in China Reacted for a possible visit of the US congressional delegation to Taiwan after the voting is completed.