Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing's unwavering position on Taiwan during a key address Sunday, stating the island region "never was, is not and never will be a country." The veteran diplomat emphasized that adherence to the one-China principle by the international community directly correlates with stability across the Taiwan Strait.
"The Taiwan region was recovered by China over 80 years ago," Wang declared, referencing the conclusion of World War II. "No individual or force will be allowed to separate it again." The remarks come amid heightened global attention on cross-strait relations as economic and technological ties between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan region continue deepening.
Analysts suggest the statement reinforces Beijing's consistent framework for handling Taiwan affairs, prioritizing peaceful development while opposing what it considers separatist activities. The foreign minister's comments align with recent efforts to strengthen economic cooperation agreements between mainland enterprises and Taiwan businesses.
