Jiang Bin. Photo: Ministry of National Defense

Question: It’s reported that the 2026 Goodwill Cruising and Training Squadron of Taiwan’s naval force has set sail to visit its so-called diplomatic allies in Central and South America for a “large-scale goodwill mission”. Do you have any comment on this?

Jiang Bin: The so-called goodwill mission is merely an excuse for the DPP authorities to solicit foreign support for “Taiwan independence”. The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm in international relations. It is the political foundation for China’s relations with all the 183 countries who have diplomatic ties with China. We hope that countries in the relevant region can follow the historical trend of the times and make, at an early date, the right decision that serves the fundamental and long-term interests of their peoples. We warn the DPP authorities that no form of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities or political manipulation can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, or alter the international community’s support for the one-China principle. Such attempts are futile.