China Protests U.S.-Taiwan Meeting, Reaffirms One-China Policy

China has officially protested to the United States over reports that a Taiwanese delegation visited Washington to meet with members of the Trump administration, the Chinese foreign ministry said Monday.

At a regular press briefing, a spokesperson emphasized China’s firm opposition to any form of official engagement between the U.S. and Taiwan, calling on Washington to strictly adhere to the one-China policy. The ministry reiterated that such meetings send the wrong signal to pro-independence forces in Taiwan and undermine regional peace and stability.

Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province that must eventually be reunified with the mainland, by force if necessary. The democratically elected government in Taipei rejects China's sovereignty claims and insists on maintaining its current status and international partnerships.

The protest comes amid rising tensions between China and the U.S., with Taiwan often at the center of the dispute. Any move perceived by Beijing as recognition of Taiwan's autonomy is met with swift diplomatic resistance. The spokesperson warned that continued official contact between U.S. and Taiwanese officials could seriously damage China-U.S. relations and regional stability.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who recently met with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, has consistently voiced China’s position on Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of upholding the political foundation of U.S.-China relations.

This development adds to ongoing geopolitical strains as global powers navigate complex issues surrounding sovereignty, diplomacy, and national interests in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, providing arms and support while formally recognizing Beijing.

The Chinese government continues to urge the U.S. to honor its commitment to the one-China principle and avoid further diplomatic friction over the Taiwan issue.