When it was reported that China and Syria referred to Taiwan as part of Chinese territory in a joint statement after the summit, the Taiwanese government strongly protested, saying, “Sovereignty is being repeatedly denigrated.”
According to Taiwan’s Central News Agency on the 25th, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the joint statement between China and Syria on the 23rd, saying, “China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs falsely claimed that Taiwan is non-transferable Chinese territory, and Syria responded that ‘the Chinese government will help achieve unification. He pointed out that he made a presumptuous claim, saying, “I support all efforts for this.”
He then emphasized, “We sternly refute these absurd and untrue statements,” and “We severely condemn Syria’s repeated denigration of sovereignty and its adherence to the Chinese government’s position.”
In addition, he claimed that the international community has long recognized this, saying, “Only a government democratically elected by the Taiwanese people can represent Taiwan.”
At the same time, he urged them to stop forcing other countries to accept the ‘one China principle’ and said, “We will unite in defense against China’s cultural and military threats.”
Previously, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Hangzhou, China, on the 22nd to coincide with the opening of the Asian Games. Through this meeting, the two countries decided to establish a ‘strategic partnership’ and support each other’s core interests and major concerns.
The joint statement released after the meeting reportedly included content such as referring to Taiwan as an “indivisible part of Chinese territory.”
With the Hangzhou Asian Games as an opportunity, President Xi is taking active steps, such as meeting with leaders of each country.
Prior to the opening ceremony of the Asian Games on the 23rd, he held a meeting with Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, who visited China, and emphasized the development of relations between the two countries. In addition, he had successive meetings with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Shanana Gusmaung, Kuwait Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.
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2023-09-25 02:41:00
