Hey everyone, took note of the latest diplomatic sparring? This week, the Chinese Embassy in the UK publicly rejected comments from the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office about recent PLA military exercises near the Taiwan region. 🤯
The UK had urged China to show restraint and avoid actions that risk peace and stability. But the embassy hit back, stressing that Taiwan is a province of China and that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair. It explained that the biggest threat to cross-strait stability comes from separatist forces and external interference. 🌐
According to the embassy, the drills are a punitive and deterrent move against those separatists, a firm response to outside meddling, and a step to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It made clear that no country is entitled to make irresponsible remarks on this issue. 🔒
China also urged the UK to respect the one-China principle and stick to its commitments, warning that any encouragement of Taiwan separatists could undermine peace in the Taiwan Strait. 🌏
For young professionals in South and Southeast Asia, this is a fresh reminder of how regional security and diplomatic flashpoints can shape tech, trade, and our digital world. Stay tuned for more updates on how these developments might ripple through our daily lives. ✌️
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Chinese Embassy rejects UK remarks on drills around Taiwan Island
cgtn.com
