Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday urged India to handle issues related to the Taiwan region in a wise and appropriate manner and to refrain from any form of official interactions with the region.
Mao Ning made the remarks during a daily press conference in response to a query about reports that Taiwan has announced the official operation of its new office in Mumbai, India.
Mao stressed that there is only one China in the world, and that Taiwan is an integral part of China’s territory.
“China firmly opposes any form of official contact and interactions between the Taiwan region and countries establishing diplomatic relations with China, including the establishment of mutual representative agencies. China has lodged stern representations with the Indian side,” the spokesperson said.
Mao also pointed out that the one-China principle is a political commitment made by the Indian side and serves as the political basis for bilateral relations.
Mao added that China urges India to strictly adhere to its commitments, handle Taiwan-related issues in a wise and appropriate manner, and refrain from any form of official interactions with the region.