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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, November 10 (Xinhua) — China has protested to the European Parliament over the participation of politicians advocating for "Taiwan independence" in the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Summit" held at the European Parliament building, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Monday.
Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing, responding to a question about Taiwan's noticeably intensified "information campaign" in Europe. Taiwan's Deputy Chief Executive Xiao Meiqin addressed MEPs for the first time in Brussels on November 7, calling on them to strengthen their support for Taiwan, while Tsai Ing-wen, the island's former Chief Executive, is expected to deliver a speech in Berlin on Monday.
According to Lin Jian, the European side stated that the European Parliament's commitment to the one-China policy has not changed and will not change, the relevant event and the relevant individuals did not receive invitations from the European Parliament, its leadership did not have any contact with the aforementioned individuals, and the individual actions of individual members of parliament do not reflect the official position of the European Parliament.
Recalling that the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) is funded by several anti-China institutions and is accustomed to spreading disinformation about China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson noted that the leadership of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is using IPAC, which is completely devoid of public trust, to attract foreign support for its separatist agenda.
"The political farce orchestrated by 'Taiwan independence' supporters and IPAC is aimed solely at attracting attention. Their efforts are doomed to failure," Lin Jian emphasized.
He reiterated that no matter what tricks the DPP authorities and the separatist forces advocating for “Taiwan independence” use, and no matter what “information campaign” they resort to, it will only make their separatist agenda more obvious and will in no way stop China’s reunification.
"We hope that the European Parliament will recognize the true nature of the DPP leadership, strictly adhere to the one-China principle, not send any false signals to the forces advocating for 'Taiwan independence,' and avoid being used," the Chinese diplomat said.
“Regarding the individual leading figures you mentioned who advocate ‘Taiwan independence,’ I would like to remind you that China’s position is consistent and clear: we resolutely oppose any visits by separatists advocating ‘Taiwan independence’ to countries that have diplomatic relations with the PRC, under any pretext,” Lin Jian said.
The official spokesperson called on Germany to firmly adhere to the one-China principle, unequivocally oppose all moves aimed at achieving "Taiwan independence," refrain from sending any false signals to separatist forces advocating "Taiwan independence," and safeguard the overall situation in bilateral relations with real actions.
One former leading politician is still making futile attempts to enlist foreign countries to support the separatist agenda, Lin Jian noted, adding that such malicious endeavors will not succeed. –0–
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