Recently, the Canadian Ministry of foreign affairs issued the so-called“Canada-south Korea Joint Ministerial Statement on Foreign Affairs and defense (2 + 2)”, openly pointing fingers at Taiwan, the South China Sea and other issues concerning China’s core interests, play up the tension. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this.
Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, and the question of Taiwan is purely an internal matter of China and does not allow any foreign interference. At present, the biggest challenge to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait comes from“Taiwan independence” separatist activities and interference and destruction by external forces. If the countries concerned really care about peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, they should earnestly abide by the one-china principle and clearly oppose the“Taiwan independence” separatist forces.
The situation in the South China Sea remains generally stable. China is committed to properly managing differences with countries directly concerned through dialogue and consultation. Countries in the region have full confidence, wisdom and ability to properly handle the South China Sea issue. At the same time, the South China Sea is one of the safest and freest sea lanes in the world. Freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea does not pose any problems. China urges countries outside the region to respect the efforts of countries in the region to settle disputes through negotiations and to stop stirring up trouble.