Taiwan opposes Singapore's stance on One-China policy
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong Discusses 'One China' Policy with Xi Jinping at APEC
During the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wong reaffirmed Singapore's 'One China' policy, opposing Taiwan independence. The discussions included regional issues like the Taiwan Strait. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the country's consistent stance on the 'One China' policy.
China's Xinhua News Agency reported Wong's support for the policy, but Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) disputed China's interpretation, stating Wong did not use the language reported. MOFA criticized China for spreading falsehoods about Taiwan's sovereignty at international forums.
China has increased military activities around Taiwan since 2020, using aircraft and naval vessels. Japan, through Kazuyuki Katayama of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, highlighted Taiwan's strategic importance and strong economic ties, especially in agriculture.
Doubts Revealed
One China Policy
The 'One China' policy is a belief that there is only one country called China, even though there are two governments that claim to be 'China' - the People's Republic of China (mainland China) and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Most countries, including Singapore, officially recognize only the People's Republic of China.
APEC
APEC stands for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. It is a group of countries from the Asia-Pacific region that work together to improve economic growth and trade. Leaders from these countries meet to discuss important issues.
MOFA
MOFA stands for Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is a government department responsible for managing a country's relationships with other countries. In this context, it refers to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is the leader of China. He is the President of the People's Republic of China and is responsible for making important decisions for the country.
Taiwan Independence
Taiwan independence refers to the idea that Taiwan should be a separate and independent country, not part of China. This is a sensitive topic because China considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory.
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