Taiwan question: The first red line in the upcoming China-US summit

Ahead of the China-U.S. summit, Chinese scholars have emphasized that the Taiwan question remains the “core of core interests” and the fundamental bedrock of bilateral relations. Experts warn that mishandling this sensitive issue could destabilize all other areas of cooperation, including trade and technology. Strategic stability, they argue, depends entirely on the U.S. avoiding miscalculations and adhering strictly to the one-China principle and the three joint communiqués.
Scholars stress that the U.S. must honor its commitments by opposing “Taiwan independence” and halting arms sales to the region to prevent a direct confrontation. Reaffirming these red lines at the highest level is seen as the only way to manage geopolitical competition and ensure a sustainable relationship. Ultimately, the Chinese Foreign Ministry maintains that respecting these diplomatic foundations is the essential prerequisite for any sound and steady progress between the two nations.
Credit : CGTN