China condemns US for Taiwan independence policy shift

The U.S. State Department's recent update to its fact sheet on Taiwan, which removed the phrase stating it does not support Taiwan independence, has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing. China has urged the U.S. to 'rectify its mistakes', claiming the change sends a misleading message to separatist forces in Taiwan and constitutes a serious violation of the One-China principle. While the update retains the U.S.'s longstanding One-China policy, it introduces support for Taiwan's collaboration with U.S. military and technology projects, as well as participation in international organizations. Chinese officials argue that these revisions signal a regression in U.S. policy and reflect a stubborn adherence to using Taiwan to counter China. The update is seen as part of a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy, raising concerns about regional stability. Despite the backlash, U.S. officials maintain that the update was routine and intended to clarify the unofficial relationship with Taiwan.