Reported 12 months ago
At a seminar in France, Chinese ambassador Lu Shaye stated that Taiwan's current position as a 'rebel regime' stems from the unresolved Chinese civil war of 1940, emphasizing that Taiwan is not a country but a part of China. Lu stressed that Taiwan is of core interest to China and condemned US support for Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party and arms sales. Taiwanese legislator Wang Ting-yu refuted Lu's claims, stating Taiwan has never belonged to the People's Republic of China and criticizing Lu's remarks as ignorant and baseless.
Source: YAHOO