Taiwan opposes Singapore's stance on One-China policy
Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong Reaffirms 'One China' Policy
Meeting with Xi Jinping at APEC
During the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong confirmed the country's 'One China' policy in discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The talks covered regional issues, including the Taiwan Strait.
Singapore's Stance
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the country opposes Taiwan independence and supports the 'One China' principle. Wong emphasized the importance of mutual respect and trust in Singapore-China relations.
Response from Taiwan
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized China for misrepresenting Wong's remarks and using international forums to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty. Taiwan urged the global community to oppose China's actions that threaten regional peace.
Japan's Perspective
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chief Representative Kazuyuki Katayama highlighted Taiwan's strategic importance to Japan, emphasizing shared values and strong economic ties, especially in agriculture and trade.
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 the People's Republic of China as the legitimate government 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 ways to make trade easier and more efficient.
Taiwan independence
Taiwan independence refers to the idea of Taiwan becoming a completely separate and independent country from China. China opposes this idea because it considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory.
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.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government department in a country that handles its relationships with other countries. In Taiwan, this ministry is responsible for managing Taiwan's international relations and responding to foreign policies.
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