“We urge relevant parties to earnestly respect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and strictly abide by the one-china principle. Whoever steps out of line on the Taiwan issue will surely pay the price.” On the recent visit of a small number of New Zealand parliamentarians to China’s Taiwan region, the Chinese embassy in New Zealand responded solemnly on the 4th, saying that the actions of these parliamentarians violate the one-china principle and are interference in China’s internal affairs. In accordance with the relevant laws of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese side has decided to take measures such as banning the entry of relevant personnel. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning also said on the 4th that the one-china principle is the universal consensus of the international community, the basic norm of international relations and the political foundation of china-singapore relations.
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in New Zealand said on the 4th that a small number of New Zealand parliamentarians insisted on visiting China’s Taiwan region as parliamentarians despite China’s serious concerns, firm opposition and repeated warnings in advance, during the visit, they met with a number of local politicians. Related words and deeds and published in the local media, resulting in a bad political impact, to the DPP authorities and“Taiwan independence” forces sent the wrong signal. Their actions violated the one-china principle and constituted interference in China’s internal affairs.
BBC (BBC) reported on the 4th that this is the first time China’s visit to Taiwan on the New Zealand Members of Parliament to take measures to prohibit entry. A spokesman for New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry told the BBC the move came as a“Surprise” to New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters, who said it was“Not in conflict” with New Zealand’s adherence to the one-china principle. A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in New Zealand said: “Members of Parliament are not ordinary citizens. China has always opposed visits to Taiwan by members of the legislative bodies of countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, including New Zealand, and this time is no exception. New Zealand should not be surprised.”
This sends a clear signal to lawmakers in other countries to think twice before going to Taiwan again, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported Wednesday, citing a Taiwan expert at the university.
On the 4th, in response to a question on whether China will prevent German and other parliamentarians who have visited Taiwan from entering China, Mao Ning said that Taiwan is part of China, the one-china principle is the common consensus of the international community and the basic norm of international relations. Stepping on the Red Line on the Taiwan issue will certainly cost you.