China's Foreign Minister Says Those Who Oppose Its Efforts On Taiwan Are ‘Playing With Fire’

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang attends the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum in Shanghai, China, April 21. Reuters-Yonhap  

The Independent: China says those who oppose its efforts to control Taiwan are ‘playing with fire’ 

China’s foreign minister on Friday ramped up threats against Taiwan and warned countries supporting the self-governed island that they were "playing with fire". 

Qin Gang made the remarks at the end of a speech espousing China's contribution to the global economy and the interests of developing nations, in which he repeatedly praised Chinese president Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative. 

At the end of the speech in Shanghai, Mr Qin spoke about what he called the "Taiwan problem", adding that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China.  

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Update #1: China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire' (AP)  

Update #2: China FM warns of 'dangerous consequences' of Taiwan criticism (Korea Times)  

WNU Editor: Taiwan's Foreign Minister is issuing his own warning .... Taiwan foreign minister warns of conflict with China in 2027 (The Guardian).