China urges U.S. to uphold one-China policy

The United States should respect China's core interests, uphold the one-China policy, and avoid sending erroneous signals to forces advocating for "Taiwan independence," according to Sun Yafu, vice-chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits.

Speaking at a cross-Strait relations seminar over the weekend, Sun highlighted the complex and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, attributing it in part to increased foreign interference, particularly by the U.S.. He said that since 2017, the U.S. has intensified its efforts to suppress and encircle China, including actions related to Taiwan that have significantly altered China-U.S. relations and impacted the Taiwan Strait's stability.

Sun noted that without U.S. support, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan would likely be less assertive. He stressed that as the U.S. presidential election approaches, Beijing is closely monitoring U.S. policies on China, including economic, trade, technology, financial issues, and Taiwan.

The U.S. should adhere to the one-China policy, Sun said, and not enable "Taiwan independence" forces. He criticized the U.S. for not opposing Taiwan's new leader Lai Ching-te's "two-state" theory, viewing it as a failure to uphold commitments to the one-China policy and non-support for "Taiwan independence."

Sun warned that such actions negatively affect the peace and stability of China-U.S. relations and the situation in the Taiwan Strait. He reaffirmed China's commitment to peaceful reunification while preparing to counter external interference and "Taiwan independence" separatism if necessary.