China’s Foreign Ministry has announced restrictive steps against Michael McCall, the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, a move conveyed by TASS. The decision follows McCall’s visit to Taiwan while leading a delegation of American lawmakers, a trip the ministry described as a provocative act against Beijing’s core interests. (Attribution: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs release, via TASS)
In its formal statement, Beijing underscored that McCall’s visit constitutes interference in China’s internal affairs and betrays the country’s broader diplomatic positions. The ministry asserted that the delegation’s itinerary to the Taiwan region crossed lines drawn by China and contravened the spirit of the one-China principle as well as the terms of the U.S.–China communique. (Source: Chinese government briefing, translated from official channels)
Taiwan’s status remains one of the most sensitive issues for Beijing. While many countries acknowledge the one-China policy, Taiwan operates as a de facto independent entity since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. The People’s Republic of China regards Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory and has long urged against unofficial interactions with Taipei. (Context: longstanding policy framework cited by Beijing)
McCall’s prior remarks had warned about perceived risks of Chinese influence over Taiwan in the wake of his visit, highlighting a broader pattern in U.S.–China discussions about cross-strait governance and regional security. (Contextual note: regional implications discussed by observers and policymakers)