China urged Europe on Friday not to have any official exchanges with Taiwan or support 'independence forces' ahead of a planned trip to the continent next week by Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.
Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Taiwan, which is claimed by China, has no formal diplomatic ties with any European country except the Vatican. Beijing regularly denounces any form of contact between Taiwanese and foreign officials, viewing it as encouraging global recognition of Taiwan's separate status from China., which Taiwan's government has not officially confirmed, he is expected to speak at a think-tank event in Prague immediately after Czech President Petr Pavel, Reuters reported on Thursday.
The Czech Republic has no diplomatic ties with Taiwan but has built up economic and cultural relations. The "one China" principle is a prerequisite and the political basis for China to develop "friendly" relations with all countries in the world, Wang said.
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