Published: 15:36, September 18, 2021 | Updated: 15:36, September 18, 2021
China opposes EU parliament's interference in Taiwan affairs
By Xinhua

In this undated photo, the Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. (PHOTO/ XINHUA)

BEIJING - A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday urged the European Parliament and its certain bodies to exercise caution in words and deeds on Taiwan-related issues, reiterating that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is a part of China.

The spokesperson also warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities that any attempts relying on external forces to seek "Taiwan independence" are doomed to fail

Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks when commenting on a recent report issued by the European Parliament that contains negative content related to Taiwan.

China firmly opposes the content that runs counter to the one-China principle, a consensus of the international community, and the European side's solemn commitment on the Taiwan question that it made when establishing diplomatic relations with China, said Zhu. "It is a gross interference in China's internal affairs."

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Zhu also warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities not to misjudge the situation. Any attempts relying on external forces to seek "Taiwan independence" are doomed to fail, she added.