Beijing, Nov. 4 -- China has said Taiwan has no right to become a member of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), reiterating that the island's participation in international organisations must follow the one-China principle.

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a regular press conference on Wednesday in response to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' call for international support for Taiwan's inclusion in Interpol.

She said Taiwan, as part of China, could not independently seek membership of the international police cooperation body.

"The participation of the Taiwan region in activities of international organizations must be in accordance with...