China accused the US authorities of supporting separatists in Taiwan. For Washington, this may turn into serious consequences, said the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Zhao Lizyan. He claims that the United States uses Taiwan “to manipulate China.”
The Chinese diplomat, in particular, criticized the visit of the American Senator Tammy Dakurt to Taibay. She arrived at Taiwan yesterday, May 31, and met with the head of the administration of the island of Tsai Inven. Prior to this, a group of American congressmen visited Taiwan with an undeclared visit in April.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the United States thus “secretly encouraging and supporting Taiwan independence supporters.” “This is dangerous for Taiwan and will have serious consequences for the United States,” Zhao TASS quotes. He claims that the escalation of tension in the Taiwan Strait led to attempts to lead the island with the United States “to use Taiwan to manipulate China.”
The PRC Foreign Ministry demanded that the United States stop all official contacts with Taiwan. In May, the State Department stated that the United States has been committed to the principle of “single China” and do not support Taiwan’s independence. On May 23, American President Joe Biden announced the readiness of the United States to “intervene military” if the PRC invades Taiwan.