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 the strategic importance of Taiwan to Japan, emphasizing shared values 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, one in mainland China and one in Taiwan. Many countries, including Singapore, agree with this policy to maintain good relations with 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 trade and economic growth.
Taiwan independence
Taiwan independence refers to the idea of Taiwan becoming a separate country from China. China does not agree with this and wants Taiwan to be part of China.
Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping is the leader of China. He is the President of China and plays a very important role in the country's government.
Lawrence Wong
Lawrence Wong is the Prime Minister of Singapore. He is the head of the government in Singapore and represents the country in international meetings.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government department that handles a country's relationships with other countries. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for managing Taiwan's international relations.
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