The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the diplomatic mission comprising of U.S. Congress visit to Taiwan on Monday in recognition of the legitimacy of the Island government.
According to the Deputy Director of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Mao Ning during a press conference on Monday, the U.S. lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan sent a strong signal to China that firmly opposed the trip to the Island.
Mao Ning also urged the United States to desist from playing the Taiwan card by interfering in China’s inner business by trying to influence the separatist agenda against Beijing.
Mao Ning in her statement cautioned the United States saying, “China firmly opposes military contract between the US and Taiwan and any attempt to arm Taiwan.
“We urge relevant members of the US Congress to stop playing the Taiwan card, stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, stop supporting and conniving at Taiwan independence separatist forces, and stop undermining China-US relations and cross-Strait peace and stability’, she said.
The U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan President Lai Ching-te following the approval of a military aid bull, which sends funds from the United States to countries that include Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel.