China opposes separatist activities, foreign interference in Taiwan

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On Saturday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang committed to promoting "reunification" and "peaceful growth" in relations with Taiwan, stressing that his government resolutely rejects any separatist activity or foreign meddling.

Li reiterated Beijing's adherence to the One-China policy, which stipulates that Taiwan is a part of China, during the start of the annual meeting of China's Parliament.

"We will advance the peaceful growth of relations across the Taiwan Strait and the reunification of China," he said. "We firmly oppose any separatist activities seeking 'Taiwan independence' and firmly oppose foreign interference."

"All of us, Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, should come together to advance the great and glorious cause of China's rejuvenation."

Earlier, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that the United States has inflated the passage of its warships through the Taiwan Strait.

"The Chinese people are firmly determined to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a media briefing when asked about the American official's visit.

"The attempt by the US to show support to Taiwan will be in vain no matter who it sent. China urges the US to abide by the one-China principle," he said.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's statement came in response to a visit by a delegation of former US officials to Taipei on Tuesday, which is seen as a move by President Joe Biden to reassure the island's people after Russia's military operation in Ukraine.