China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed on Thursday that Taiwan’s attempts to seek independence are “doomed to fail.” Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized the one-China principle as a fundamental norm in international relations and a widespread consensus in the global community.
During a regular press briefing, Mao responded to reports that Wu Chih-Chung, Taiwan’s “deputy foreign minister,” attended the inauguration ceremony of the “president” of Somaliland as a “special envoy” for Lai Ching-te. Mao underscored that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
She praised the government of Somalia for upholding the one-China principle and expressed China’s firm support for Somalia’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Mao stated that China firmly opposes any form of official exchanges or mutual establishment of official institutions between Taiwan authorities and Somaliland.
“We urge relevant parties in Somalia to recognize the trend of history and strictly adhere to the one-China position,” Mao added.
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