Beijing warns against Australia's planned visit to Taiwan

Beijing is warning Australia of its commitments to China as it prepares for a delegation trip to Taiwan. The five-member delegation will attend next week's inauguration of Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te. In a statement, the Chinese embassy in Canberra says – ‘The visit to Taiwan ... violates the One China principle, blatantly emboldens and supports the Taiwan independence separatist activities.’