Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

The one-China principle is a widely accepted consensus in the international community, and the Taiwan authorities' attempt to use so-called "diplomatic allies" for political manipulation and provocations aimed at seeking "Taiwan independence" is futile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference on Friday.

Lai is planning to stop at Hawaii or maybe Guam on a visit to Taiwan's "diplomatic allies" in the Pacific in the coming weeks, sources told Reuters.

Lin said that Taiwan authorities' such attempt cannot shake the strong international commitment to the one-China principle, nor can it prevent the historical trend of China's inevitable reunification.

We urge the US to adhere to the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués between China and the US, not allow Lai's "transit," and refrain from sending any wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces, said Lin.

Lin urged the US to take concrete actions to safeguard China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits.

Global Times