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China Warns Europe Against 'Sending Wrong Signals' in Wake of EU Delegation's Trip to Taiwan
China Warns Europe Against 'Sending Wrong Signals' in Wake of EU Delegation's Trip to Taiwan
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China expressed concerns after a delegation from the European Parliament came to the island to hold meetings with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime... 04.11.2021, Sputnik International
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the EU "should not be sending wrong signals to separatist forces in Taiwan" and warned that Europe "should correct its mistake".During the trip to Taiwan, Raphael Glucksmann, a French member of the European Parliament, who is in charge of the delegation, stated that the the visit "should be considered as an important first step".The MEPs expressed their intention to boost EU-Taiwan ties - despite Taipei not having formal diplomatic ties with any European nations except Vatican City.Official ties between mainland China and Taiwan were cut after the civil war ended in 1949. Since then, the island has been governed independently, while Beijing considers Taiwan its breakaway province.
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China Warns Europe Against 'Sending Wrong Signals' in Wake of EU Delegation's Trip to Taiwan
07:42 GMT 04.11.2021 (Updated: 12:43 GMT 19.06.2023) China expressed concerns after a delegation from the European Parliament came to the island to hold meetings with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Prime Minister Su Tseng-chang, and other high-ranking officials.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the EU "should not be sending wrong signals to separatist forces in Taiwan" and warned that
Europe "should correct its mistake".During the trip to Taiwan, Raphael Glucksmann, a French member of the European Parliament, who is in charge of the delegation, stated that the the visit "should be considered as an important first step".
"We came here with a very simple, very clear message: You are not alone. Europe is standing with you", he added.
The MEPs expressed their intention to boost EU-Taiwan ties - despite Taipei not having formal diplomatic ties with any European nations except Vatican City.
Official ties between mainland
China and Taiwan were cut after the civil war ended in 1949. Since then, the island has been governed independently, while Beijing considers Taiwan its breakaway province.
