In a recent briefing on 2025-11-10, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the European Parliament not to send "wrong signals" by hosting Taiwan secessionist politicians at the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance summit in Brussels. 🤔
Lin emphasized that the European side has stated its commitment to the one-China principle, noting the meeting wasn’t officially endorsed by the Parliament and that individual MEP actions don’t reflect its stance. He warned that the DPP authorities are leveraging IPAC—a group he describes as "anti-China"—to push a separatist agenda.
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Hsiao Bi-khim addressed MEPs in Brussels last Friday, and leader of the Taiwan region Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address in Berlin on Monday, calling for stronger European backing. Lin responded that these "outreach" efforts only underline the DPP authorities’ push for separation and that the Chinese mainland’s goal of national reunification remains unchanged. 🔄
He urged Germany and other EU members to stick to the one-China principle and avoid actions that could be seen as encouraging secessionist forces. Lin concluded by reaffirming the Chinese mainland’s firm opposition to any "Taiwan secessionist" visits to countries with diplomatic ties to the Chinese mainland under any pretext. 🇨🇳
With cross-strait tensions simmering, all eyes are on how the EU will balance its ties with the Chinese mainland and its relations with Taiwan. Stay tuned for further updates! ✨
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China urges EU not to send wrong signal to 'Taiwan secessionist'
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