On June 4, a regular press conference was held. A reporter asked about China imposing entry restrictions and other measures after a few New Zealand lawmakers visited Taiwan.

Mao Ning: Recently, a few New Zealand lawmakers, despite China’s serious concerns and firm opposition, insisted on visiting the Taiwan region of China, violating the One-China principle and interfering in China’s internal affairs. In accordance with relevant laws of the People’s Republic of China, China has decided to impose measures such as entry bans on those individuals.

I want to emphasize that the One-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm of international relations, as well as the political foundation of China-New Zealand relations. We urge those involved to genuinely respect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and strictly adhere to the One-China principle. Crossing the line on the Taiwan issue will inevitably come with consequences.

Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia with a complex history of indigenous settlements, Dutch and Spanish colonization, and Chinese rule under the Ming and Qing dynasties. It became a Japanese colony from 1895 to 1945, after which the Kuomintang-led Republic of China government retreated there in 1949. Today, Taiwan is known for its vibrant democracy, high-tech economy, and rich cultural heritage blending Chinese traditions with local and Japanese influences.