Beijing sanctions seven ‘Taiwan independence’ die-hards
Those sanctioned and their family members would be barred from entering the mainland as well as Hong Kong and Macao.
Those sanctioned and their family members would be barred from entering the mainland as well as Hong Kong and Macao.
Taiwan-China relations have worsened since President Tsai, whom China regards as a separatist, took office in 2016, and continued to deteriorate as Ms Tsai got re-elected in 2020.
The delegation was to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to discuss bilateral security issues along with economic and trade related matters.
Provocations by “separatist elements or external forces” that cross its red lines would force Beijing to take “drastic measures”, it said in a government White Paper.
Echoing other Asian tech firms, the Taiwanese company has warranted the drop in sales to surging inflation and deepening concerns of a recession crimping consumer spending.
During a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said China conducts “normal military exercises” in waters surrounding its territory.
The PLA has been conducting a number of live-fire exercises this month in the wake of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Analysts stressed that it is the long-term impacts of geopolitical conflicts that should be the focus of both businesses and policymakers in Asia.
One thing is clear: the world doesn't need, or cannot afford, another Ukraine-like situation.
China views any visit by foreign officials as them recognising Taiwan's sovereignty and usually responds with heated rebukes and warnings.