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China’s foreign minister has issued a major warning to America over their support of Taiwan, saying the US risks paying an “unbearable price.”
During a recent interview, Chinese minister Wang Yi accused the US of “encouraging Taiwan independence.”
By “encouraging ‘Taiwan independence’ forces’ the United States ‘not only puts Taiwan into an extremely dangerous situation but also exposes the United States to an unbearable price”, Wang said.
Meanwhile another Chinese minister issued a different threat, saying “drastic measures” will be taken if Taiwan makes a move towards formal independence.
The Chinese minister did not say what those “drastic measures” would be.
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Taiwan has been a self-ruling nation since the defeated government of Chiang Kai-shek fled there after mainland China was taken over by Mao Zedong’s Communists in 1949.
Beijing considers the island part of its territory and has called for reunification.
The US does not have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and acknowledges — but does not recognize — the claim that Taiwan is part of China.
In the past few months, Beijing has ramped up its pressure on Taiwan. In November, China sent 27 warplanes into the island nation’s airspace.
As tensions continue to escalate between China and the US, all eyes are on the Biden administration and how they will respond.
Taiwan has become a major factor in the strained relationship between China and the US.
Taiwan vows to defend its freedom and democracy, claiming they are an independent nation.
