China warns of French senators’ visit to Taiwan.
Tehran – IRNA – The Chinese embassy in France has warned Chinese senators planning to travel to Taiwan to reconsider their decision so as not to damage Sino-French relations or question their country’s credibility and interests.
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in France said in a statement on Sunday that Taiwan was the only country in the world and that Taiwan was an integral part of China, and that the government of the People’s Republic of China was the only legitimate government. It is China.
The statement added: “The Chinese principle is the basic norm in international relations and China ‘s political basis for establishing and developing diplomatic relations with other countries, and the absence of any formal exchange with Taiwanese officials is the main concept of respect for the Chinese principle.” Becomes.
The spokesman went on to say that the French Senate is an important national institution in France. Senators have an official position and must implement France’s official policy. Their visit to Taiwan and their official contacts with Taiwanese officials, regardless of their titles, are a serious violation of the one-size-fits-all policy pursued by France and will be exploited by separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence.
A statement from the Chinese Embassy in France said, “Such actions will not only harm China’s core interests and Sino-French relations, but will ultimately damage France’s credibility and interests.” We hope that the people concerned will reconsider and reconsider their decision to travel to Taiwan.
According to French media reports, a group of Chinese senators are planning to visit Taiwan in October.