China imposes sanctions on US companies over Taiwan stance

China has imposed sanctions on the American Hudson Institute (Hudson Institute), the Reagan Library (Reagan Library) and their directors because of the violation of the principle of “one China”. About it said in a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

“The Hudson Institute and the Reagan Library in the United States provided [тайваньскому лидеру] Tsai Ing-wen’s platform and convenience to participate in the “Taiwan independence” separatist activities in the United States, which seriously violated the One China Principle and the provisions of the Three Agreements,” the statement said.

It is specified that Inwen was in the United States from March 29 to 31, and also from April 4 to 6. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, such actions have caused serious damage to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China.

As a result, the Chinese Foreign Ministry banned any cooperation between Chinese universities and the Hudson Institute and the Reagan Library, including student exchanges. In addition, the four heads of organizations are prohibited from issuing visas and entering the territory of the PRC, it will be forbidden to conclude deals and cooperate with them, and their property in China will be frozen.

In early August 2022, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan despite China’s protest. According to the politician, in this way she decided to testify to the US support for democracy in Taiwan. On August 3, Pelosi left the island. August 15, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin declaredthat the visit of a delegation of US congressmen to Taiwan is contrary to the “one China” principle. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman also noted that the US actions send “the wrong signal to the separatist forces in Taiwan.” The diplomat reiterated that the reunification of China and Taiwan is a “historic trend that cannot be stopped.”

October 27 Russian President Vladimir Putin accused The West is inflaming the conflict in Ukraine and aggravating the situation around Taiwan. “Taiwan is, without any doubt, an integral part of the People’s Republic of China. We have always adhered to this position, and it does not change with us,” Putin said. According to him, the visits of high-ranking US officials to Taiwan are perceived by Russia as a provocation. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China reportedthat highly appreciate Putin’s position on this issue.