04:58China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing opposes US presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on imposing tariffs to deter blockade efforts on Taiwan during a press conference on Monday.
"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory," he said. "The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and brooks no external interference."
The Republican nominee said in an earlier media interview that he plans to impose these additional tariffs on China if Beijing were to 'go into Taiwan.'
He added that there wouldn't be a need to use 'military force', claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping respected him.
"I had a very strong relationship with him. I wouldn’t have to [use military force], because he respects me and he knows I'm f** crazy," Trump said in the interview.
This comes ahead of the US presidential elections on November 5 where the Republican nominee will be battling it out with Democratic Party nominee and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris.
Furthermore, the spokesperson also commented on US and Canadian warships reported to have used the Taiwan strait, saying that it is "not about freedom of navigation but about China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"We firmly oppose any act of provocation under the pretext of freedom of navigation that threatens China’s sovereignty and security," he added.
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the strait is recognised as international waters and is a vital trade route.
Meanwhile, Lin called on the US to fully lift its blockade and sanctions on Cuba that resulted in the restriction of their access to oil sources.
"The US blockade of Cuba has wreaked havoc on Cuba's socioeconomic development and people’s life," he continued. "This is in the interests of both the US and Cuba and the two peoples, and conducive to regional stability and development."
China emphasised its relations with Cuba, saying that the two nations are 'good friends, good comrades and good brothers.'
On questions about Brazil's announcement of increasing tariffs on Chinese exports of iron, steel, fibre optic cables and other chemicals to combat dumping and other illegal practices, Lin said he believes the 'two sides will properly handle related issues.'
"Both governments firmly support free trade, oppose protectionism, and meanwhile, work actively to realise sound and steady growth of bilateral trade. Our trade ties are mutually beneficial in nature," he added.
The tariffs on Chinese imports include a 35 percent increase on fibre optic cables and a 25 percent increase on iron and steel products, according to media reports.
Brazil's Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber announced the measures on Thursday in a bid to "protect domestic industry from harm caused by this practice."
'Purely China's internal affair' - Beijing reacts to Trump's remarks on imposing tariffs to deter blockade on Taiwan
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing opposes US presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on imposing tariffs to deter blockade efforts on Taiwan during a press conference on Monday.
"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory," he said. "The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and brooks no external interference."
The Republican nominee said in an earlier media interview that he plans to impose these additional tariffs on China if Beijing were to 'go into Taiwan.'
He added that there wouldn't be a need to use 'military force', claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping respected him.
"I had a very strong relationship with him. I wouldn’t have to [use military force], because he respects me and he knows I'm f** crazy," Trump said in the interview.
This comes ahead of the US presidential elections on November 5 where the Republican nominee will be battling it out with Democratic Party nominee and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris.
Furthermore, the spokesperson also commented on US and Canadian warships reported to have used the Taiwan strait, saying that it is "not about freedom of navigation but about China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"We firmly oppose any act of provocation under the pretext of freedom of navigation that threatens China’s sovereignty and security," he added.
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the strait is recognised as international waters and is a vital trade route.
Meanwhile, Lin called on the US to fully lift its blockade and sanctions on Cuba that resulted in the restriction of their access to oil sources.
"The US blockade of Cuba has wreaked havoc on Cuba's socioeconomic development and people’s life," he continued. "This is in the interests of both the US and Cuba and the two peoples, and conducive to regional stability and development."
China emphasised its relations with Cuba, saying that the two nations are 'good friends, good comrades and good brothers.'
On questions about Brazil's announcement of increasing tariffs on Chinese exports of iron, steel, fibre optic cables and other chemicals to combat dumping and other illegal practices, Lin said he believes the 'two sides will properly handle related issues.'
"Both governments firmly support free trade, oppose protectionism, and meanwhile, work actively to realise sound and steady growth of bilateral trade. Our trade ties are mutually beneficial in nature," he added.
The tariffs on Chinese imports include a 35 percent increase on fibre optic cables and a 25 percent increase on iron and steel products, according to media reports.
Brazil's Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber announced the measures on Thursday in a bid to "protect domestic industry from harm caused by this practice."
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Beijing opposes US presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on imposing tariffs to deter blockade efforts on Taiwan during a press conference on Monday.
"Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory," he said. "The Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and brooks no external interference."
The Republican nominee said in an earlier media interview that he plans to impose these additional tariffs on China if Beijing were to 'go into Taiwan.'
He added that there wouldn't be a need to use 'military force', claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping respected him.
"I had a very strong relationship with him. I wouldn’t have to [use military force], because he respects me and he knows I'm f** crazy," Trump said in the interview.
This comes ahead of the US presidential elections on November 5 where the Republican nominee will be battling it out with Democratic Party nominee and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris.
Furthermore, the spokesperson also commented on US and Canadian warships reported to have used the Taiwan strait, saying that it is "not about freedom of navigation but about China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"We firmly oppose any act of provocation under the pretext of freedom of navigation that threatens China’s sovereignty and security," he added.
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the strait is recognised as international waters and is a vital trade route.
Meanwhile, Lin called on the US to fully lift its blockade and sanctions on Cuba that resulted in the restriction of their access to oil sources.
"The US blockade of Cuba has wreaked havoc on Cuba's socioeconomic development and people’s life," he continued. "This is in the interests of both the US and Cuba and the two peoples, and conducive to regional stability and development."
China emphasised its relations with Cuba, saying that the two nations are 'good friends, good comrades and good brothers.'
On questions about Brazil's announcement of increasing tariffs on Chinese exports of iron, steel, fibre optic cables and other chemicals to combat dumping and other illegal practices, Lin said he believes the 'two sides will properly handle related issues.'
"Both governments firmly support free trade, oppose protectionism, and meanwhile, work actively to realise sound and steady growth of bilateral trade. Our trade ties are mutually beneficial in nature," he added.
The tariffs on Chinese imports include a 35 percent increase on fibre optic cables and a 25 percent increase on iron and steel products, according to media reports.
Brazil's Executive Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber announced the measures on Thursday in a bid to "protect domestic industry from harm caused by this practice."