‘Conspiracy to split China through Taiwan’: Beijing warns US interference could lead to confrontation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the United States on Saturday not to try to interfere in Taiwan, saying such actions could lead to confrontation between Beijing and Washington.In a speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Wang Yi warned that the United States may adopt future China policies aimed at “inciting and conspiring to split China through Taiwan and cross China’s red lines.”“This is likely to lead to confrontation between China and the United States,” he said. Wang added that China hopes the United States will adopt a “positive and pragmatic” approach to bilateral relations. “But we are also prepared to deal with various risks,” he said.China considers self-ruled Taiwan part of its territory and has not ruled out using force to control the island. At the same time, the United States is Taiwan’s most important international supporter and main arms supplier, and Taiwan will be heavily dependent on U.S. assistance in the event of a military conflict with China.In his speech, Wang also commented on China’s tense relations with Japan, which have become strained again since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office last October.Referring to political developments in Japan, Wang said, “The Japanese people should no longer be manipulated or deceived by those far-right forces or those trying to revive militarism.”He further warned, “All peace-loving countries should issue a clear warning to Japan: If Japan goes back on this path, it will only lead to self-destruction.”