During a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the United States against any conspiratorial actions aimed at separating Taiwan from China, emphasizing the potential for serious confrontation between the two countries. He highlighted that China views Taiwan as a part of its territory, a province that it has yet to unify with mainland China since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. Wang's comments reflect China's hardline stance on Taiwan, where it does not rule out the use of force to assert its control over the island.

Wang also pointed out the complexity of US-China relations, noting that while the United States maintains diplomatic relations with Beijing, it does not recognize Taiwan diplomatically. However, the US remains Taiwan's primary arms supplier, which complicates the geopolitical landscape in the region. The underlying tension stems from differing views on Taiwan's status, with China wanting to reintegrate the island while the US fosters a policy of supporting Taiwan's self-defense.

In urging the US to choose a 'pragmatic path of cooperation and common interests,' Wang Yi emphasized avoiding actions that would lead to decoupling or the formation of opposing blocs against China. His comments signify a warning against escalating tensions and a call for dialogue, amid a backdrop of rising anxieties over military posturing in the Taiwan Strait, where both the US and China have significant interests and military presence.