Taiwanese Diplomat Challenges China's Statement on Singapore's One-China Policy
Taiwanese Diplomat Challenges China's Statement on Singapore's One-China Policy
In Taipei, Taiwan, a top Taiwanese diplomat addressed an "erroneous" statement made by China's foreign ministry. The statement claimed that Singapore supports China's "one-China principle." However, Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang clarified that Singapore follows a "one-China policy," not the principle, highlighting China's tendency to speak on behalf of other countries regarding Taiwan.
On November 16, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) criticized China for issuing a false statement after a meeting between Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. China's statement suggested Singapore opposes Taiwan independence and adheres to the one-China principle.
Singapore's foreign ministry, however, stated that it maintains a clear and consistent "One China" policy and opposes Taiwan independence. Minister Tien pointed out the difference between the two statements, accusing China of "disinformation warfare."
The Taiwanese MOFA urged the international community to condemn China's actions, which they believe undermine regional peace and stability. They also criticized China for using international forums like APEC to spread falsehoods about Taiwan's sovereignty.
Since September 2020, China has increased military activities around Taiwan, deploying aircraft and naval vessels to achieve its security goals.
Doubts Revealed
Taiwanese Diplomat
A diplomat is a person who represents their country in another country. A Taiwanese diplomat is someone from Taiwan who works to maintain good relations with other countries.
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 China and one in Taiwan. Many countries, including Singapore, follow this policy to maintain diplomatic relations with China.
One-China Principle
The One-China Principle is China's view that there is only one China and that Taiwan is a part of it. This is slightly different from the One-China Policy, which is more about diplomatic relations.
Disinformation Warfare
Disinformation warfare is when false information is spread on purpose to confuse or mislead people. Taiwan is accusing China of doing this to create misunderstandings about Taiwan's status.
Regional Peace
Regional peace means that countries in a certain area, like Asia, are not fighting with each other and are living peacefully. Taiwan is concerned that China's actions might disturb this peace.
Military Activities
Military activities refer to actions taken by a country's armed forces, like exercises or movements. China has been increasing its military presence around Taiwan, which worries Taiwan and other countries.
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