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China urges U.S. to address Taiwan issue with 'utmost caution'
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China urges U.S. to address Taiwan issue with 'utmost caution'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the U.S. to handle the Taiwan issue with extreme caution.
  • Wang emphasized that a minor shift regarding Taiwan could destabilize the entire situation.
  • He called for constructive strategic stability between the two nations, focusing on cooperation and risk management.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has strongly advised the United States to approach the issue of Taiwan with the utmost caution, warning of the potential for significant destabilization. During a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Wang conveyed Beijing's concerns amid heightened tensions between Taipei and mainland China.

"A slight move on the Taiwan issue could affect the entire situation," Wang stated, employing a Chinese idiom to illustrate how a small change can have widespread repercussions. The conversation, which took place on June 30, was detailed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on July 1. Wang also stressed the importance of building a "constructive strategic stability" in U.S.-China relations, asserting that this goal is desired by the people of both nations and the international community.

A slight move on the Taiwan issue could affect the entire situation.

— Wang YiWarning about the potential consequences of mishandling the Taiwan issue.

Wang urged both sides to eliminate interference, overcome obstacles, and firmly advance in the correct direction. He emphasized the need for equality, respect, and mutual benefit, translating presidential-level consensus into concrete policies and effective measures. "Building a constructive strategic stability is not just a slogan; it requires action, moving in the same direction, and persevering over time," he added.

To achieve this, Wang suggested expanding areas of cooperation and developing a positive agenda while simultaneously reducing points of contention and managing latent risks. The Chinese statement described the call as "positive and constructive," noting that both sides agreed to implement the consensus reached by their respective presidents and maintain flexible communication. The discussion occurred about six weeks after a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Taiwan was a key topic.

Building a constructive strategic stability is not just a slogan; it requires action, moving in the same direction, and persevering over time.

— Wang YiEmphasizing the need for concrete actions to improve U.S.-China relations.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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