In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and China's domestic lawInternationalThe law of the sea does not provide for itTaiwan Straitfor".Internationalwaters", thereforeMinistry of Defense of ChinaSpokesman Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said at a press conferenceTaiwan StraitThere is no such thing as a so-called ".Internationalwaters". He stressed China's position on Taiwan's sovereignty and pointed out that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory.
However, British Defense Secretary Steppers, in a recent claim, declaredTaiwan StraitYes".The high seas", meaning that the area is not subject to anyNational sovereignty, the British ** ship can pass freely. Sharps saidFreedom of navigationYes".The international communityUniversally recognized freedoms, and includedTaiwan Straitand other countries around the globe that are generally recognizedThe high seasWaters. He also claimedTaiwan StraitApparently "".International"Waters" are shipping lanes that can be used by countries and are part of the link between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
This position has aroused strong opposition from China. China has made it clear that it will not be satisfied with any toFreedom of navigationChina firmly opposes actions that endanger China's sovereignty and security in the name of endangering China's sovereignty. Ministry of Defense of ChinaBritain is urged to be cautious in its words and deeds and not to challenge ChinaNational sovereigntyand territorial integrity.
Although the British side invited the Chinese side to speak with the Chinese side in early December, and Foreign Secretary Cameron said that he would maintain contacts with the Chinese side, the improvement of Sino-British relations in a short period of time has been limited. The rise of anti-China forces in Britain and Britain's dependence on the United States make it difficult for Britain to view China correctly. After Cameron's visit to the United States, his attitude towards China reversed, not only claiming that Britain would join forces with the United States and other allies to deal with China, but also saying that China had changed and that it was necessary to strengthen the system and keep a clear head.
In addition to politically conducting actions against China, Britain is also thereEconomyand on the territorial issue, they are trying to win over the "peace" forces, which aim to undermine China's territorial integrity and the great cause of reunification. This behaviour poses new challenges to the relationship between China and the UK.
China's attitude towards Britain has been one of strong warning and condemnation throughout. After the Chinese side emphasized its position on sovereignty in the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese side asked the UK to be thereTaiwan Straitand the South China Sea. For the British side's claim that the Taiwan Strait is "The high seasChina resolutely opposes the act of being adopted by the faction. China urges Britain to respectInternationalLaw and facts, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, so as not to go down the wrong path.
The dilemma in Sino-British relations stems from Britain's vacillation in its attitude towards China. Although Britain has expressed its intention to maintain contacts with China, it has in fact frequently interfered in China's internal affairs in an attempt to affect China's internal affairs and territorial integrity. China responded unequivocally by warning Britain that it must stop interfering in China's internal affairs and plotting to undermine China's territorial integrity.
In recent years, China-UK relations have faced enormous challenges. Britain** is deeply influenced by the United States, coupled with the rise of anti-China forces at home, which makes it difficult for Britain to treat China correctly. Even Cameron, who once created the era of Sino-British relations, has also stood on the opposite side of China, which shows that Sino-British relations are indeed difficult to reverse in a short period of time.
However, there is still room for cooperation between China and the UK. As two important powers in the world, the two countries are inEconomyThere is a wide overlap of interests in the fields of culture, science and technology. The improvement of Sino-British relations requires the efforts and active interaction of both sides, and at the same time, Britain needs to realize the mistakes of its China policy. Only by strengthening dialogue and cooperation between China and Britain on the basis of the principles of equality and mutual respect can we achieve long-term stability and common development of bilateral relations.
In the current turbulent global situation, the stability of the Asia-Pacific region is crucialInternationalPeace and development are of paramount importance. For issues involving China's sovereignty and territorial integrity,The international communityAn impartial and objective stance should be maintained, and observedInternationallaws and regulations to avoid exacerbating regional tensions. On the Taiwan issue,The international communityChina's core interests and sovereign will should be respected, and disputes should be resolved through peaceful dialogue.
In short, the Chinese side stressesTaiwan Straitdoes not existInternationalThe statement of the waters is a warning to the UK's resolute opposition to its blatant provocation of the Taiwan Strait issue. The difficulties facing China-UK relations are multifaceted, but through the joint efforts of both sides, we can find a way to solve the problem and promote the stability and development of bilateral relations.