2024-04-28 19:15:02
The United States is committed to the “one China” principle and believes stability in the Taiwan Strait is important. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated this at a press conference in Beijing following meetings with government officials, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Day.Az reports with reference to TASS.
“I confirmed [приверженность] “The United States’ ‘One China’ policy and emphasized the critical importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” he said.
In addition, Blinken spoke about the situation surrounding the “dangerous actions of the People’s Republic of China” in the South China Sea in relation to Philippine ships. “Freedom of navigation and commerce in these waters is extremely important not only to the Philippines, but also to the United States, as well as to every other state in the Indo-Pacific region, and indeed throughout the world,” the US Secretary of State said, adding that the United States The states will continue to work to “de-escalate tensions” in the region.
“Our defense commitment to the Philippines remains steadfast,” Blinken said.
On Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States should stop using Taiwan as a tool to contain China and stop supplying weapons to the island.
Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday to begin his working visit to China; he left for Beijing on Thursday. The head of American diplomacy will be in China until April 26. This is Blinken’s second visit to China during his tenure as US Secretary of State.
Taiwan and USA
Taiwan has been governed by its own administration since 1949, when the remnants of the Kuomintang forces led by Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) fled to the island after being defeated in the Chinese Civil War. Since then, Taipei has retained the flag and some other attributes of the former Republic of China, which existed on the mainland before the communists came to power. According to Beijing’s official position, supported by most countries, including Russia, this is one of the provinces of the PRC.
The United States broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1979 and established them with the People’s Republic of China. While recognizing the “one China” policy, Washington at the same time continues to maintain contacts with the Taipei administration. The US is Taiwan’s main arms supplier. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the total amount of American military supplies to the island over several years exceeded $70 billion.
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