Chinese Ambassador Gives Interview to FokusKina

On September 20, 2022, the Chinese Embassy in Sweden published the full text of an interview between Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Cui Aimin (崔愛民) and FokusKina, a Swedish association and magazine with strong China links that is focused on Chinese history, culture, and society. Topics included Cui’s diplomatic career, Sino-Swedish cultural exchange, COVID-19, and bilateral trade. The interview featured standard CCP discourse, including calls for “mutual respect and win-win cooperation” (相互尊重互利共贏). On Taiwan, Cui claimed that the country had “since ancient times” (自古以來) been part of China, that “one China, one Taiwan” or “two Chinas” would not be permitted — misleading discourse that goes against professional readings of international law — and warned that China would take “all necessary measures” (一切必要措施) should “Taiwan independence forces” or external actors provoke a response.