China blasts US over Taiwan’s presence at UN General Assembly: Video
China has sharply criticised the United States for allowing Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung to travel to New York during the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Washington of violating the one-China principle.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing that the move provided a platform for “Taiwan independence separatist forces” and amounted to gross interference in China’s internal affairs.
“The US allowed Lin Chia-lung to visit New York during the UN General Assembly, providing a stage for the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces to engage in separatist provocations and to attract public attention. This is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques,” Guo said.
He added that Beijing expressed “strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition”, warning Washington that it was sending a “seriously wrong signal” to pro-independence forces on the island.
The spokesperson also delivered a pointed message to Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), saying attempts to pursue independence would backfire.
“Those who engage in injustice will bring about their downfall, and any provocation for ‘independence’ will only end up shooting themselves in the foot,” he said.
Guo urged Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies not to be “manipulated and exploited” by Taipei, insisting that recognition of the one-China principle reflected “the general trend and the will of the people”.
Lin’s trip coincided with the UNGA’s high-level week, when world leaders gather in New York to present their national positions. Ahead of his visit, the Taiwanese foreign minister published an opinion piece in Newsmax urging the world body to recognise Taiwan and grant it greater international space.
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and opposes any form of official contact between the island and the United States. Washington recognises Beijing diplomatically but maintains robust unofficial ties with Taipei, including defence cooperation and political engagement.
The controversy comes as Washington faces criticism for blocking Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly in person. The US State Department revoked his visa along with those of more than 80 Palestinian officials, citing national security concerns.
In response, the General Assembly voted to allow Abbas to deliver a prerecorded statement to its annual session by video link.
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