China's Top Diplomat Delivers A Warnings To The U.S. That A 'Dangerous Situation' Is Forming Over Taiwan

Yang Jiechi, a top Chinese diplomat, in March 2021. Jiechi has delivered warnings to the U.S. regarding its support for Taiwan. | REUTERS

Bloomberg: China Warns US a ‘Dangerous Situation’ Forming Over Taiwan

(Bloomberg) -- China’s top diplomat again warned the US over its increased support for Taiwan, showing the island democracy remains a major sticking point between the world’s biggest economies as Beijing sent more military aircraft toward the island.

“If the US side insists on playing the Taiwan card and goes further and further down the wrong road, it will certainly lead to a dangerous situation,” Yang Jiechi, Beijing’s top diplomat, said in a phone call with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Yang said Washington should “have a clear understanding of the situation,” according to a statement posted online by his nation’s Foreign Ministry. “China will certainly take firm action to safeguard its sovereignty and security interests,” he added.

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Update #1: China warns of dangerous situation developing ahead of Biden Asia trip -- The Hill

Update #2: China warns US it is ‘on the wrong track’ with Taiwan (EFE)

WNU Editor: President Biden is traveling to Japan and South Korea this week. This message from Yang Jiechi, Beijing’s top diplomat, is directed at him. As for U.S. lawmakers, they are not listening .... US lawmakers consider actions to increase support for Taiwan (SCMP).

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