China Reasserts Claim on Taiwan: Spokesperson Warns Against 'Independence' Provocations

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated the country's stance on Taiwan during a recent press conference. In a short video released by People's Daily, Ms. Ning stated that Taiwan has never been a country and that any suggestion otherwise is a provocation. She stressed the principle of 'One China,' asserting that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and that the PRC is the sole legitimate government representing all of China. This position, she stated, is a fundamental norm in international relations. The video concludes with the assertion that China's reunification with Taiwan is an unstoppable historical trend. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait and underscores the complexity of the issue.