Explainer: Ins and outs of one-China principle
By Ma Chi and Jiang Wei |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2023-04-06 07:00
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Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's transit through the US en route to Central American countries has sparked outrage both in China and the US. By arranging her transit, the US is trying to hollow out the one-China principle.
What is the one-China principle? And why does China maintain Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory?
Let's break down the facts and take a brief look at history.
- China ramping up Nipah virus surveillance
- Shanghai to host embodied intelligence expo in July
- Chongqing sets GDP growth target of over 5% for 2026
- Xinjiang strengthens economic, cultural ties with Hong Kong, Macao
- Former senior political adviser sentenced to 12 years for bribery
- Hubei's government becomes first in China to add 'emotional value' to work report
