China's foreign ministry said three South Korean lawmakers met a Taiwan 'Foreign
Ministry' official on the 8th to discuss geopolitical challenges,
political-economic and cultural exchanges, and semiconductor and AI industry
development. Spokesman Lin Jian reiterated Taiwan is part of China and there is
no 'Foreign Ministry', saying Beijing firmly opposes any official exchanges
between Taiwan and countries that have diplomatic ties with China. China said
Seoul had publicly reaffirmed its One-China position earlier this year, has
lodged a stern representation, and urged South Korea to honor the One-China
principle, avoid official contacts with Taiwan and not send signals that could
be used by Taiwan independence forces.
