October 7, 2026
China issued a strong warning to Washington, asking it to stop deliberating on the scenario of “invading” Taiwan, and stressing that any approach to this issue from the perspective of external interference constitutes a violation of its established position, which considers the island a purely internal matter that does not accept any foreign dictates regarding it.
In this context, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiaqun, in statements he made today, Wednesday, called on American officials to exercise the utmost caution in their estimates and conclusions regarding the possibility of Beijing taking military action against Taiwan before 2028, which came as a comment on recent American estimates indicating a decline in the possibilities of such action.
Guo called on the American side to translate the understandings reached between the summit of the presidents of the two countries into practical steps, with a firm commitment to the “one China” principle and the three joint statements between Beijing and Washington, and to deal sensitively and responsibly with the Taiwanese file.
The spokesman reiterated that the Taiwan issue represents a purely internal matter that concerns “the Chinese people alone,” categorically rejecting any interference from external forces in this context.
These developments come in light of ongoing tensions between the two superpowers regarding the status of the island, especially in light of the continued political and military support provided by Washington to Taipei, which makes this issue one of the most sensitive points of contention in bilateral relations.
It is noteworthy that Taiwan has enjoyed self-administration since 1949, after the Kuomintang forces led by Chiang Kai-shek took refuge on the island following its defeat in the Chinese Civil War, where Taipei has since maintained the institutions and symbols of the former “Republic of China.”
On the other hand, Beijing adheres to its sovereignty over Taiwan as an integral part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China, rejecting any attempts at independence for the island or external interference in its affairs, at a time when the majority of countries in the world adopt the “one China” policy to varying degrees.
The Taiwan issue remains the most prominent focus of tension between Beijing and Washington, in light of the continued American defense support for the island, and in response to repeated Chinese warnings against crossing the “red lines” linked to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
