China lodges criticism after Biden says U.S. would defend Taiwan in a Chinese invasion

The Chinese international ministry stated on Monday that China has lodged “stern representations” with the United States, after U.S. President Joe Biden stated U.S. forces would defend Taiwan within the occasion of a Chinese invasion.

China reserves the correct to take all crucial measures in response to actions that break up the nation aside, stated Mao Ning, spokesperson on the international ministry, at a daily media briefing.

“We are willing to do our best to strive for peaceful reunification. At the same time, we will not tolerate any activities aimed at secession,” Mao stated.

She additionally urged the U.S. to deal with Taiwan-related points “carefully and properly”, and never ship “wrong signals” to Taiwan independence separatist forces, warning the United States to not critically harm Sino-U.S. relations and the peace within the Taiwan Strait.

“There is only one China in the world, Taiwan is part of China, and the government of the People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government of China,” stated Mao.