[Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The United States should handle the Taiwan issue with caution] On October 12, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on the 12th that China has an exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in the waters east of Taiwan Island, and China’s activities in these waters are completely within the scope of China’s sovereign rights and jurisdiction, and are legitimate, legal, and beyond reproach. "It has never been China that provokes troubles and undermines stability in this sea area." Mao Ning said that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affairs and does not tolerate any external interference. The United States should abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques, handle the Taiwan issue prudently, and take practical actions to safeguard the overall situation of Sino-US relations and regional peace and stability. (CCTV News)