

In response to Lai Ching-te’s interview at Dealbook Summit to The New York Times, MFA Spokesperson stated: The event of relevant U.S. media outlet provided a platform for the Taiwan authorities’ leader to peddle separatist rhetoric for “Taiwan independence.” This is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and sends a wrong signal to the separatist forces. Lai Ching-te’s remarks once again revealed his nature as a diehard separatist seeking U.S. support for “Taiwan independence” and proved him as a provocateur and saboteur of peace. We urge the U.S. side to fully grasp the sensitivity of the Taiwan question and act on their leader’s commitment. Whatever Lai says and does, his separatist agenda will not succeed.
