US to face serious consequences for supporting Taiwan 'separatists'

The United States will face serious consequences should Washington continue supporting Taiwan's "separatist forces," Zhao Lijian, an official representative for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, TASS reports. The Chinese diplomat criticized US Senator Tammy Duckworth's recent visit to Taiwan, where she met the head of the administration of the island, Tsai Ing-wen. Duckworth is in Taiwan from May 30 to June 1 as part of the Indo-Pacific tour. "The Americans have taken a number of actions recently regarding the Taiwan issue. They would say one thing and do another. They would covertly and openly incite and support pro-independence forces of the island. This may put Taiwan in a dangerous position, whereas the United States may face serious consequences,” Zhao Lijian stated.