Question: According to media reports, several British parliamentarians including Lord Rogan, co-chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, recently went to Taiwan for the so-called "inauguration ceremony" on 20 May. What is your comment?
Embassy Spokesperson: The above-mentioned behaviour by British politicians seriously violated the one-China principle, grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, and sent a wrong signal to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. We are strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to this, and have made stern representations to the UK government. The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and brooks no interference from external forces. No matter who becomes the leader of the Taiwan region, it will in no way change the basic fact that Taiwan is part of China and that there is only one China in the world. It will not change the prevailing consensus of the international community on adhering to the one-China principle. And it will not change the historical trend that China will eventually be reunified. The one-China principle is the political foundation and important prerequisite for China to establish and develop diplomatic relations with other countries. The UK government has the responsibility to abide by its commitment to China, handle Taiwan-related issues in accordance with the one-China principle, and not have any form of official contact with Taiwan. We urge British politicians to stop violating the one-China principle and stop interfering in China's internal affairs. Any move that undermines China's interests will be met with China’s resolute response.
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