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Taiwan is part of China and none can change that, China tells US

Wed Apr 20, 2022 07:25 PM
Last update on: Wed Apr 20, 2022 07:40 PM

REUTERS, HONG KONG

Wed Apr 20, 2022 07:25 PM Last update on: Wed Apr 20, 2022 07:40 PM

The shadows of spectators are seen through a Chinese national flag at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 12, 2008. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.

"If the Taiwan issue were not handled properly, it would have a damaging impact on Sino-U.S. relations," Wei added, according to statement published by the defence ministry.