Taiwan has asked Beijing to recognize that the island is not part of China

government of Taiwan He asked beijing recognize that the island is not part Chinain response to a new reunification proposal presented by the Asian giant.

“Once again, we ask Beijing to recognize the fact that Taiwan is not part of China and vice versa. You should respect the people of Taiwan for defending the nation’s sovereignty and believing in freedom and democracy.”picked up the ‘Taipei Times’.

Similarly, the Taiwanese authorities have denounced Chinese “propaganda”, while they called for the cessation of military threats and the “imposition of their political framework”.

“They should also handle cross-strait affairs in a manner that is reasonable, fair, practical and respectful of each other,” said the Mainland Affairs Council, the government’s administrative agency. “It would create a condition for healthy interactions between Taiwan and China”he added.

These statements come after the rise of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, while the Taiwanese authorities repeatedly denounce the incursions of warplanes.

The Chinese government has toned down with Taiwan and offered to step up efforts to the re-establishment of commercial and economic links with the island.

Outgoing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang reiterated that Beijing to take determined action to oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ and to promote “reunification”, at the same time as he indicated that he had fought against separatism.

“As we Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one blood-related family, we should promote economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and improve systems and policies that contribute to the well-being of our people. compatriots,” Li said, according to a review. ‘South China Morning Post’.

In this sense, the “Prime Minister” indicated that Asian giant will adhere to the one-China principle and promote the peaceful development of relations between Beijing and Taipei.

“We should encourage people on both sides of the Strait to jointly promote Chinese culture and push forward China’s rejuvenation,” he added during a speech to the Chinese National People’s Congress.

According to its report, the Communist Party is already carrying out “a major fight against secessionin Taiwan and against theinterference‘, in apparent reference to UNITED STATESa country that Beijing blames for its interference in its internal affairs.

Taiwan, with which the North American country does not maintain official relations, is one of the largest Reasons for the conflict between China and the United StatesMainly because Washington it’s him main arms supplier of Taiwan and would be its greatest military ally in the event of a war with the Asian giant.

(With information from Europa Press)

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