China urges Germany not to support 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces

A Chinese diplomat in Germany recently called on new German government to abide by ‘One-China’ principle and not send wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces. In an exclusive interview with Global Times, Wang Weidong, minister and chief of Economic and Commercial Department at Chinese Embassy in Germany, urged German government to play an active role in European Union (EU) and not play “Taiwan card” as Lithuania aims to hold hostage EU’s position on Taiwan question with claims of “economic coercion”. 

Wang said that China has followed World Tre Organisation (WTO) rules. He criticised Western media’s “completely groundless” claims that China has moved to suspend clearing Lithuanian goods and reject import applications. He also went on to sternly warn against Lithuania's “microphone diplomacy” and its reckless hype over so-called “economic coercion” by Beijing targeting European Union. 

“ Lithuanian side needs to look for internal reasons if cooperation between two countries encounters difficulties. It needs to mit wrongdoings and take measures to rectify, so as to create conducive environment for bilateral economic and tre cooperation," Wang told Global Times. 

Tensions between China and Lithuania 

Notably, his remarks came after German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter to Lithuanian government, warning that if Lithuanian authorities h not provided specific solutions to resolve conflicts and improve relations with Beijing, companies affiliated with chamber will close ir factories in Lithuania. Such a move would potentially impact German companies across multiple industries, including laser and auto parts, in Lithuania. It is to mention that ​​Lithuania has flagrantly supported a "one China, one Taiwan" approach within international society that violates one-China principle. 

refore, Wang said that Beijing hopes that Germany’s new government will play an active role in EU in abiding by one-China principle. He noted that Germany has played a leing role in shaping China-Europe relations. He stated that Germany’s new ministration is expected to place more emphasis on EU’s role and remain committed to strengning Europe solidarity and sovereignty strategy, unifying EU's voice to international community. 

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