China raps ex-Japan PM for colluding with Taiwan independence forces

It's none of Japan's business! China raps ex-Japan PM for colluding with Taiwan independence forces 這不關日本的事！ 中國斥責日本前首相與台獨勢力勾結

Bloomberg: Just a question on a virtual call between former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday evening where they discussed various topics, including COVID, Ukraine, the CPTPP and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. Does the foreign ministry have any comment on this virtual meeting?

Wang Wenbin: First of all, I must correct you on one point. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory and there is no “president” whatsoever of the Taiwan region. China firmly opposes any official interaction between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with China and the Taiwan region’s accession to any agreement or organization of official nature. This is our consistent and clear-cut position. 

During its colonial rule over Taiwan for half a century, Japan committed innumerable crimes, over which it bears grave historical responsibilities to the Chinese people. Some political forces in Japan openly colluded with “Taiwan independence” forces and made wanton remarks on the Taiwan question. China rejects and deplores such moves and has lodged solemn representation with the Japanese side.

The Taiwan question and the Ukraine issue are different in nature and are not comparable at all. The Taiwan question is purely China’s own affair and none of Japan’s business. It is dangerous and futile for some people in Japan to mention Taiwan and Ukraine in the same breath and seek "breakthroughs" in the relationship with Taiwan. We seriously urge the Japanese side and certain politicians to reflect on history, earnestly abide by the principles stipulated in the four political documents between China and Japan and Japan's commitments, avoid any official interaction with the Taiwan authorities, refrain from emboldening “Taiwan independence” elements, speak and act prudently on the Taiwan question and stop making provocations.

We have noted that since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the DPP authorities have manipulated the issue to sway public opinion and embolden “Taiwan independence” propositions. Such despicable moves are futile. No matter what trick the DPP authorities play, the fact that Taiwan is part of China can never be changed, the overriding trend of Taiwan being reunited with the motherland can never be held back, and the defeat of “Taiwan independence” forces can never be reversed.