China expressed its complaint about the warnings issued by the US, South Korea and Japan

2023-08-22 02:20:00

Wang Wenbin objected to the US and its allies. Photo: AFP
China on Monday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with the joint statement by the United States, Japan and South Korea on Friday warning of Beijing’s “dangerous and aggressive behavior” over maritime disputes in the East and South China seas.

For Beijing, that pronouncement “seriously violates the fundamental norms that govern politics and international relations.”

In his daily briefing, China stated that it is “determined to continue to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and security interests” and that it will work with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) “to decisively safeguard regional peace and stability.” published by the agency Europa Press.

Last Friday, US President Joe Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for a summit the leaders saw as launching a “new chapter” of military and military cooperation. tight security.

China accused the three countries of having created a “mini-NATO” and accused Biden, Kishida, and Yoon of “smearing and attacking” the country on “issues related to Taiwan and maritime affairs, seriously interfering in internal affairs, and deliberately sowing discord” with its neighbors.

Biden met with the South Korean and Japanese authorities. Photo: AFP
The Camp David declaration, in addition to specifying that the positions of the three leaders did not change, made explicit reference to Taiwan, defining peace and stability on the matter as “essential elements of security and prosperity in the international community.”

On this point, the Chinese government spokesman, Wang Wenbin, objected that “if the countries concerned really care about peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, they should abide by the ‘One China’ principle and stop pandering to and supporting Taiwan independence separatists and their activities”.

Finally, he remarked “the Taiwan question is only China’s internal matter and its solution belongs exclusively to China.”

Taiwan declared itself independent, but Beijing considers it part of its territory and not infrequently threatened to regain its dominance even by force.