China threatens ‘counter-measures’ after Pompeo congratulates Taiwan president on second term

The Hill
Date: 05/20/20
By: Tal Axelrod

China threatened to take “counter-measures” against the U.S. after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Taiwan’s president on starting a second term in office.

“On Pompeo’s congratulation to Tsai Ing-wen on her inauguration, we express strong indignation and condemnation. China will take necessary counter-measures, and the consequences will be borne by the US side,” said Lijian Zhao, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

China’s Ministry of Defense added in a statement that Pompeo’s remarks “seriously” violated the one-China policy and that Taiwan is an “inalienable” part of China.

The Wednesday warning came after Pompeo touted the relationship between Washington and Taipei under the leadership of President Tsai Ing-wen.    [FULL  STORY]