China firmly opposes anyone who seeks "Taiwan independence" visiting countries with diplomatic ties with China under any pretext, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a media query on Taiwan-related issues.
"China's position on the Taiwan question is consistent and clear. We firmly oppose anyone who seeks 'Taiwan independence' visiting countries with diplomatic ties with China under any pretext. We urge relevant countries to earnestly abide by the one-China principle and take practical actions to maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations," he said.
China firmly opposes "Taiwan independence" separatists visiting countries with diplomatic ties with China: spokesman
China firmly opposes "Taiwan independence" separatists visiting countries with diplomatic ties with China: spokesman
The second Global South Think Tanks Dialogue kicked off on Thursday in east China's Nanjing, bringing together more than 400 representatives of think tanks across over 100 countries.
Co-hosted by the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, the CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee, and the China Council for BRICS Think-tank Cooperation, the event is designed to foster discussions on key themes of equality, openness and cooperation among Global South.
Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized that the dialogue aims to implement President Xi Jinping's important proposal at the BRICS Plus leaders' dialogue last month, which has led to the official launch of the Global South Think Tanks Alliance on Thursday.
China is ready to work with Global South countries to uphold the spirit of independence, solidarity, justice, openness, and inclusiveness, and to jointly build a Global South community of shared future, Liu said.
The newly established Think Tanks Alliance, Liu added, will leverage its unique strengths to provide intellectual support and foster greater collaboration among Global South countries.
Foreign attendees believe the Think Tanks Alliance will serve as an important platform for strengthening communication, dialogue, and cooperation within the Global South. They also expressed their commitment to joining hands with China to implement the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi—the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative—while advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Global South think tanks gather in China for dialogue
