Taiwan's independence could expose US to 'Unbearable Price': China issues warning

Marking latest escalation in ongoing war of words between US and China, Beijing has warned Washington that it might face consequences over its Taiwan-related actions. dressing media reporters, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that by supporting Taiwan’s independence movement, White House was not only jeopardizing island’s safety but also exposing US to an 'unbearable price.' Notably, American support to Taiwan’s recognition as an autonomous state has multiplied manifold under incumbent Joe Biden ministration- a move that has become evident by frequent visits to island by US delegates. 

Speaking to state media on Thursday, Wang cautioned that by "encouraging 'Taiwan independence' forces" Washington "not only puts Taiwan into an extremely dangerous situation but also exposes United States to an unbearable price,” as reported by Sputnik. In dendum, Wang also said that Taipei has no or way forward or than reunification with mainland which it has been resisting. 

China claims sovereign rights over Pacific Island located roughly 100 miles from its coast and has been using carrots and sticks to make its democratically elected government surrender. Speaking at celebrations marking 100th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on 1 July, President Xi Jinping vowed for complete reunification of morland, fuelling fears of a possible annexation of pacific island by Beijing. Notably, Washington has raised serious concerns over China's growing belligerence on Taipei and its clampdown on international tre rules for self-ruled island by exerting economic pressure.

'US manipulating Taiwan issue to take control of China' 

This comes as Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, last week, accused some US forces of manipulating Taiwan issue to take control of China. “Washington should stop developing military ties with Taipei […] so as not to seriously damage Sino-US relations and to maintain peace and stability across Taiwan Strait,” he said. It is imperative to note that his remarks came after US National Security viser Jake Sullivan publicly announced that US take every step to prevent a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. 

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