The incoming Taiwanese government will have to bear the blame for any impending crisis with China, Beijing said on Wednesday as it braces for pro-independent president Tsai Ing-wen to take charge of the island nation next week.

"If there are those who are unclear on this point, or are offering encouragement from the wings, this is really not a sensible act," spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office Ma Xiaoguang said. "We must repeat, if there is deadlock across the Taiwan Strait, or if there is a crisis, the responsibility will be on the heads of those who change the status quo."

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The latest warning from China comes after Taiwan accused Beijing of interfering to undermine its World Health Organization (WHO) 'observer status' earlier this week. China had raised doubts over Taiwan's ability to keep its WHO observer status.    

Beijing maintains that Taiwan's participation in the WHO is solely based on its acceptance of the "one China" principle.           

A telephone fraud scandal last month highlighted the strained relationship between the two countries. The Kenyan government deported dozens of Taiwanese nationals to China, infuriating officials in Taipei.

Taiwan demanded the immediate release of all the deportees. However, China rejected the demand and prosecuted the deportees according to China's law.        

China has warned against secessionist plans in Taiwan since pro-independent leader Tsai Ing-wen earned a sweeping victory of the country's presidential election in January. President Xi Jinping has warned Taiwan against any secessionist movement and demanded that Taipei must accept 'One China' principle.

Tsai Ing-wen is yet to make an official statement on 'One China' principle since winning the presidential election in January. However, her party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officially does not recognize the principle.

The 'One China' principle, also known as 1992 Consensus, signifies that both Mainland China and Taiwan are essentially part of 'one China.'

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