Q: On April 2, 2025, the European Parliament adopted its 2024 annual reports on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy, both of which contain numerous references to China. What is China’s comment?

A: The statements in the European Parliament’s reports constitute a gross interference in China’s internal affairs, disregarding facts on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang, and the South China Sea. We are strongly dissatisfied with and firmly oppose to finger-ponting as well as attacks and vilifications against China in these reports. 

The Taiwan question is at the very core of China’s interests and a red line that must not be crossed. The one-China principle is a universally recognized norm of international relations and the political bedrock of China-EU relations. We urge the European Parliament to understand the high sensitivity of the Taiwan question and recognize that the real threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait comes from separatist activities by “Taiwan independence” forces and the support from external forces. We call on the European Parliament to strictly adhere to the one-China principle, correct its erroneous statements and actions on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Xizang, the South China Sea, and other related matters, and play a constructive role in promoting the development of China-EU relations.