The Taiwan Affairs Office responded to Kaohsiung Mayor's meeting with personnel from Taiwan region.

On the morning of the 5th, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council held a routine press conference, and the new spokesperson, Zhang Han, made an appearance and answered questions from reporters. A reporter asked about Japanese Prime Minister Koshi Sano meeting with individuals from Taiwan during the APEC meeting and posting related photos on social media with incorrect terminology. What is your comment on this? Zhang Han stated that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is a part of China. Japan's actions seriously violate the One China principle, the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and the basic norms of international relations, sending a serious wrong signal to the "Taiwan independence" forces, which we firmly oppose. Zhang Han said that Japan bears historical responsibilities on the Taiwan issue and should deeply reflect on history, abide by the One China principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and handle Taiwan-related issues with caution. They warned the DPP authorities that any attempt to split Taiwan from China through "relying on foreign forces" is wishful thinking and will only end in complete failure.