China will not fall into ‘trap’ of war in Taiwan Strait: former envoy Cui Tiankai. Cui Tiankai, China's ex-ambassador to the US, stated Beijing would avoid conflict in the Taiwan Strait, attributing tensions to external provocations aimed at inciting a proxy war. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing Sino-US relations and urged Asia-Pacific nations to prevent escalation to Cold War-like tensions. Cui highlighted Taiwan's status and Beijing's commitment to peaceful reunification, reflecting on the broader implications for regional stability and Sino-US relations.