"Taiwan independence worker" Lai Ching-te "transited" to the United States for an "interview"? U.S. lawmakers encouraged Vice President Harris to meet with Lai

Taiwan.com.cn, 21 Jan (Taiwan) -- The DPP authorities recently announced that they will send Lai Qingde, deputy of Tsai Ing-wen, to Honduras to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony held in that country on 27 January. Some US congressmen quickly took the opportunity to hype up and instigated US Vice President Harris and Lai, who also went to Honduras, to "meet" with Lai to show their so-called "support for Taiwan." It is said that Lai Qingde planned to "transit" the United States twice on his way back, and the US State Department strongly emphasized that Lai's trip was a "private unofficial itinerary" and that the US arrangement did not violate the "one-China policy." During his stay in the United States, Lai will also "conspire" with US politicians through video. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responded one after another on 20 July, pointing out that Lai Qingde's "transit" is a consistent trick of the DPP authorities to "rely on the United States and seek independence." China has always resolutely opposed such "transit" arranged by the United States or other countries that have established diplomatic relations with China. No matter what name it is or what tricks it plays, it will not change the fact that Taiwan is a part of China.

　　Lai Qingde "crossed" the United States twice during his "conspiracy" with the United States.

　　Tsai Ing-wen's office recently confirmed that it will send Lai Qingde to Honduras to attend the inauguration ceremony of the country's new president, Castro, held on the 27th. It is said that Lai will "transit" the United States twice, the so-called "transit" Los Angeles on the way to January 25, and the "transit" to San Francisco on the return trip on January 27, and will stay for one night.

　　During the "transit" period to the United States, the US side will arrange for Lai Qingde to have a phone call or video conference with US political leaders.

　　US lawmakers encourage Harris and Lai Qingde to "meet" in Honduras

　　According to reports, US President Joe Biden recently assigned Harris to attend the inauguration of the new president of Honduras. Relevant US politicians took the opportunity to manipulate Taiwan-related issues. Two Republican house members jointly sent a letter to Harris on the 20th, encouraging her to seize the "rare opportunity" to meet openly with Lai Qingde in Honduras in an official capacity to "strengthen strong support for Taiwan."

　　U.S. State Department: Lai Qingde's "transit" through the United States is a private and unofficial act

　　However, according to a Reuters report quoted by Taiwan media, the US State Department spokesman stressed in an email reply to reporters that Lai Qingde's "transit" to the United States is "private and unofficial", saying that The President of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Mo Jian will go to California to "pick up." The email said the "transit" was in line with the U.S. "one-China" policy.

　　It is worth noting that Lai Qingde only received high-end vaccines produced in Taiwan and did not meet the epidemic prevention standards for entering the United States. How will Lai enter the country? Whether or not to meet with U.S. government officials after entering the country has not responded positively to the U.S. State Department.

　　Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Resolutely opposes the arrangement of such "transit" by countries with diplomatic relations with China

　　On the issue of the "transit" of the leader of the Taiwan region in the United States and the "contacts between the United States and Taiwan," the Chinese side has stated its position on many occasions. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on the 20th that China has always resolutely opposed such "transit" arranged by the United States or other countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, and has always opposed any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. We urge the US side to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, take China's position and concerns seriously, refrain from any form of official contacts with Taiwan, and refrain from sending any wrong signal to the "Taiwan independence" forces.

　　Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: Supporting Taiwan and seeking "independence" will undermine peace in the Taiwan Strait and will only play with fire and set itself on fire

　　Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on the same day that the DPP authorities' attempt to use the so-called "transit" of the United States to seek official contacts between the United States and Taiwan and to seek opportunities to seek "independence" is a consistent trick of their "relying on the United States and seeking independence." No matter what name or tricks they play, they cannot change the fact that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is a part of China. Supporting Taiwan and seeking "independence" will only further damage peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will only lead to the consequences of playing with fire and self-immolation. (End)